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Parsnip vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between parsnip and coriander

  • Parsnip has more fiber and manganese; however, coriander is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, iron, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B2, and vitamin E.
  • Coriander covers your daily need for vitamin K, 240% more than parsnip.
  • Parsnip has 2 times more fiber than coriander. While parsnip has 4.9g of fiber, coriander has only 2.8g.
  • The glycemic index of parsnip is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsnips, raw and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, 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.
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 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +18%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.9%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%

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.
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 90% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1277.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.57mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~62µg

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
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +390.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.5%
Contains more FatsFats +73.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15.9%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

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
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +145.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 22.5µg 310µg 240%
Vitamin A 0µg 337µg 37%
Iron 0.59mg 1.77mg 15%
Copper 0.12mg 0.225mg 12%
Vitamin C 17mg 27mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.162mg 9%
Fiber 4.9g 2.8g 8%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 2.5mg 7%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.426mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.149mg 5%
Carbs 17.99g 3.67g 5%
Potassium 375mg 521mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.114mg 3%
Calcium 36mg 67mg 3%
Phosphorus 71mg 48mg 3%
Calories 75kcal 23kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.067mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Sodium 10mg 46mg 2%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg 2%
Protein 1.2g 2.13g 2%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.57mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 26mg 1%
Folate 67µg 62µg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.52g 0%
Net carbs 13.09g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 0.87g N/A
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.014g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 0.275g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Coriander
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
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.