Parsnip vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between parsnip and fennel
- Parsnip is higher in manganese, folate, vitamin B5, fiber, vitamin B1, vitamin E, copper, and vitamin C, yet fennel is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Fennel covers your daily vitamin K needs 34% more than parsnip.
- Parsnip contains 9 times more vitamin B1 than fennel. While parsnip contains 0.09mg of vitamin B1, fennel contains only 0.01mg.
- The glycemic index of fennel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Fennel, bulb, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +70.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +193.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +156.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +158.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +148.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +179.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +146.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.4% |
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Protein
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +259.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 62.8µg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.191mg | 16% |
| Folate | 67µg | 27µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.232mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.066mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 48µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 7.3g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 31kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 414mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.169g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 1.24g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 4.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.64mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.068g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fennel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fennel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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.