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Parsnip vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between parsnip and coleslaw

  • Parsnip is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B5, and vitamin E, yet coleslaw is higher in vitamin K.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily vitamin K needs 40% more than parsnip.
  • Parsnip contains 8 times more copper than coleslaw. While parsnip contains 0.12mg of copper, coleslaw contains only 0.015mg.
  • The amount of sodium in parsnip is lower.
  • The glycemic index of coleslaw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +262.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +190.7%
Contains more IronIron +168.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +700%
Contains more ZincZinc +321.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +449%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +239.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +143.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +215.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.8%
Contains more OtherOther +18.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3203.3%
~equal in Water ~73.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2284.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11278.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 22.5µg 70.9µg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 5.348g 35%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.102mg 20%
Folate 67µg 17%
Fats 0.3g 9.91g 15%
Fiber 4.9g 1.9g 12%
Copper 0.12mg 0.015mg 12%
Sodium 10mg 203mg 8%
Potassium 375mg 129mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.246mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.05g 1.599g 7%
Phosphorus 71mg 20mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.54mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 2.671g 6%
Iron 0.59mg 0.22mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 8mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.026mg 5%
Calories 75kcal 153kcal 4%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.206mg 3%
Vitamin C 17mg 14.6mg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.112mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Carbs 17.99g 14.89g 1%
Calcium 36mg 30mg 1%
Protein 1.2g 0.95g 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.037g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Coleslaw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Parsnip
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.549g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.