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Parsnip vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are parsnip and dashi different?

  • Parsnip is higher in fiber, vitamin C, and copper; however, dashi is richer in selenium, vitamin K, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for dashi is 47% higher.
  • Parsnip has less saturated fat.

Parsnips, raw and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry 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.
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%
Dashi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 139% 0% 151%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +555.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +419.4%
Contains more IronIron +74.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1433.3%

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%
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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 3.7% 8.3% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +219%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +760%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +197.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +3357.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1291.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4530%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260.6%
Contains more OtherOther +127.6%

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
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.433 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.485 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4690.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9442.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Dashi DV% diff.
Selenium 1.8µg 27.6µg 47%
Sodium 10mg 1067mg 46%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 66.9µg 37%
Protein 1.2g 16.7g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 4.485g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.43mg 29%
Manganese 0.56mg 24%
Choline 114.5mg 21%
Fats 0.3g 13.89g 21%
Fiber 4.9g 0.2g 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 1.1mg 18%
Calories 75kcal 438kcal 18%
Carbs 17.99g 64.88g 16%
Saturated fat 0.05g 3.433g 15%
Calcium 36mg 187mg 15%
Phosphorus 71mg 166mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 5.365g 13%
Copper 0.12mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Folate 67µg 21µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 2.46mg 11%
Iron 0.59mg 1.03mg 6%
Magnesium 29mg 56mg 6%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.72mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 25µg 3%
Potassium 375mg 309mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 64.68g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 14.47g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Dashi
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
39%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1057mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.383g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.