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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, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Asparagus is 19% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 4 times more Manganese than Asparagus. While Parsnip contains 0.56mg of Manganese, Asparagus contains only 0.158mg.

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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg

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%
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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.091mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
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
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.05g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Asparagus Opinion
Calories 75kcal 20kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 2.2g Asparagus
Fats 0.3g 0.12g Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 5.6mg Parsnip
Net carbs 13.09g 1.78g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 3.88g Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 14mg Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 24mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 202mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 2.14mg Asparagus
Sugar 4.8g 1.88g Asparagus
Fiber 4.9g 2.1g Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.189mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.59mg 0.54mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 52mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 2mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 0IU 756IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 1.49mg 1.13mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.158mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 2.3µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.143mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.141mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.978mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.274mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.091mg Asparagus
Vitamin K 22.5µg 41.6µg Asparagus
Folate 67µg 52µg Parsnip
Choline 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.04g Asparagus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.05g Asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 1g Asparagus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Asparagus
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
28%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
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.

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.