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Parsnip vs. Dill — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between parsnip and dill

  • Parsnip has more fiber; however, dill is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Dill covers your daily need for vitamin A, 154% more than parsnip.
  • Parsnip has 2 times more fiber than dill. While parsnip has 4.9g of fiber, dill has only 2.1g.
  • The glycemic index of parsnip is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsnips, raw and Dill weed, fresh.

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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%
Dill
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 62% 65% 247% 49% 25% 28% 8% 165% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +477.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.8%
Contains more IronIron +1016.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~66mg

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%
Dill
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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 283% 129% 0% 0% 15% 68% 29% 24% 43% 0% 0% 113% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +492%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +123.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
Dill
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3% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.46 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 7.02 g
Water: 85.95 g
Other: 2.45 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +188.3%
Contains more FatsFats +273.3%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
~equal in Water ~85.95g

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
Dill
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6% 84% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.802 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.095 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +616.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Dill DV% diff.
Vitamin C 17mg 85mg 76%
Iron 0.59mg 6.59mg 75%
Vitamin A 0µg 386µg 43%
Manganese 0.56mg 1.264mg 31%
Folate 67µg 150µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.296mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Calcium 36mg 208mg 17%
Fiber 4.9g 2.1g 11%
Potassium 375mg 738mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.185mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 55mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.57mg 5%
Protein 1.2g 3.46g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.397mg 4%
Carbs 17.99g 7.02g 4%
Copper 0.12mg 0.146mg 3%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.91mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.058mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 0.802g 2%
Calories 75kcal 43kcal 2%
Sodium 10mg 61mg 2%
Phosphorus 71mg 66mg 1%
Fats 0.3g 1.12g 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 4.92g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.06g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.095g 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.068mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.159mg 0%
Lysine 0.246mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.154mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Dill
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
54%
Dill
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
69%
Dill

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dill
Dill is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dill
Dill is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dill
Dill 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.

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. Dill - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172233/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.