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Parsnip vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Parsnip and Chives

  • Parsnip is richer in Fiber, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Vitamin B5, yet Chives are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chives is 159% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 7 times more Vitamin E than Chives. Parsnip contains 1.49mg of Vitamin E , while Chives contain 0.21mg.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Chives, raw.

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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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
5
:
5
Chives
Chives
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains more Manganese +50.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Iron +171.2%
Contains more Magnesium +44.8%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.4%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains more Manganese +50.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Iron +171.2%
Contains more Magnesium +44.8%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Copper +30.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56

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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
4
:
6
Chives
Chives
Contains more Vitamin E +609.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +845.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.647
Parsnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin E +609.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Folate +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +845.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.647

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
1
:
4
Chives
Chives
Contains more Carbs +313.6%
Contains more Protein +172.5%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Water +14%
Equal in Other - 1
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +313.6%
Contains more Protein +172.5%
Contains more Fats +143.3%
Contains more Water +14%
Equal in Other - 1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
2
:
1
Chives
Chives
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +468.1%
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +468.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Chives
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Chives Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 1.85g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.3g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 17.99g 4.35g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 30kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 4.9g 2.5g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 92mg Chives
Iron 0.59mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 29mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 71mg 58mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 296mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 0.59mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.56mg 0.373mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.21mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.078mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.115mg Chives
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.647mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.324mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.138mg Chives
Folate 67µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 22.5µg 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.146g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.095g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Chives
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Parsnip
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/nutrients
  2. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.