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Parsnip vs. Drumstick leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Parsnip and Drumstick leaves

  • Parsnip has more Fiber, however, Drumstick leaves are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Drumstick leaves covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 85% more than Parsnip.
  • Drumstick leaves have 2 times less Fiber than Parsnip. Parsnip has 4.9g of Fiber, while Drumstick leaves have 2g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and Drumstick 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.
Contains more Potassium +11.3%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +413.9%
Contains more Iron +578%
Contains more Magnesium +44.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Manganese +89.8%
Equal in Sodium - 9
Equal in Zinc - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 150% 30% 48% 30% 2% 17% 35% 139% 5%
Contains more Potassium +11.3%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +413.9%
Contains more Iron +578%
Contains more Magnesium +44.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Manganese +89.8%
Equal in Sodium - 9
Equal in Zinc - 0.6

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Folate +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 454% 0% 0% 173% 65% 153% 42% 8% 277% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +380%
Contains more Folate +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +117.3%
Contains more Protein +683.3%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +130.6%
Equal in Water - 78.66
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
9% 8% 79% 2%
Protein: 9.4 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 8.28 g
Water: 78.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more Carbs +117.3%
Contains more Protein +683.3%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +130.6%
Equal in Water - 78.66

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Drumstick leaves Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 6.28g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 9.4g Drumstick leaves
Fats 0.3g 1.4g Drumstick leaves
Carbs 17.99g 8.28g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 64kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Drumstick leaves
Fiber 4.9g 2g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 185mg Drumstick leaves
Iron 0.59mg 4mg Drumstick leaves
Magnesium 29mg 42mg Drumstick leaves
Phosphorus 71mg 112mg Drumstick leaves
Potassium 375mg 337mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 9mg Drumstick leaves
Zinc 0.59mg 0.6mg Drumstick leaves
Copper 0.12mg 0.105mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 1.063mg Drumstick leaves
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 7564IU Drumstick leaves
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 378µg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 51.7mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.257mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.66mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 2.22mg Drumstick leaves
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.125mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 1.2mg Drumstick leaves
Folate 67µg 40µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.144mg Drumstick leaves
Threonine 0.411mg Drumstick leaves
Isoleucine 0.451mg Drumstick leaves
Leucine 0.791mg Drumstick leaves
Lysine 0.537mg Drumstick leaves
Methionine 0.123mg Drumstick leaves
Phenylalanine 0.487mg Drumstick leaves
Valine 0.611mg Drumstick leaves
Histidine 0.196mg Drumstick leaves
Saturated Fat 0.05g Drumstick leaves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parsnip Drumstick leaves
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
100%
Drumstick leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
51%
Drumstick leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick leaves
Drumstick leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Drumstick leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168416/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.