Parsnip vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are parsnip and chestnut different?
- Parsnip is higher in folate and vitamin B5; however, chestnut is richer in copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chestnut is 39% higher.
- Parsnip contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than chestnut. While parsnip contains 0.6mg of vitamin B5, chestnut contains only 0.316mg.
- Chestnut has a lower glycemic index (54) than parsnip (97).
Parsnips, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +193.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +293.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.5% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +360% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +325% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1059.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.472mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 1.73mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.854mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.233mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 26.7mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 715mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 10% | |
| Folate | 67µg | 38µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.316mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.148mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.104mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.545g | 3% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 131kcal | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 27.76g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 2g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 1.38g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.476g | 1% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 46mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.731mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chestnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chestnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.