Parsnip vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are parsnip and asparagus different?
- Parsnip is higher in manganese, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B5, and potassium; however, asparagus is richer in iron, vitamin K, vitamin A, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for iron for asparagus is 19% higher.
- Parsnip contains 4 times more manganese than asparagus. While parsnip contains 0.56mg of manganese, asparagus contains only 0.158mg.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index (32) than parsnip (97).
Parsnips, raw and Asparagus, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +254.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +262.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.8% |
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 | +203.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +182% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +84.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +363.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +83.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 2.14mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.158mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 41.6µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 5.6mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.1g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.189mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.274mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.141mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 3.88g | 5% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 202mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Folate | 67µg | 52µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 75kcal | 20kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.978mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 1.13mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 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 is richer in minerals?
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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.