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Parsnip vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Parsnip and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Parsnip is richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin E, yet Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Jerusalem artichoke is 35% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 225 times more Vitamin K than Jerusalem artichoke. Parsnip contains 22.5µg of Vitamin K, while Jerusalem artichoke contains 0.1µg.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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.
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 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +391.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +833.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.4%
Contains more IronIron +476.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
~equal in Phosphorus ~78mg

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 13% 1.2% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22400%
Contains more FolateFolate +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more FatsFats +2900%
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +159.2%
~equal in Carbs ~17.44g
~equal in Water ~78.01g

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
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4600%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Calories 75kcal 73kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.3g 0.01g Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 4mg Parsnip
Net carbs 13.09g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Carbs 17.99g 17.44g Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 17mg Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 14mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 429mg Jerusalem artichoke
Iron 0.59mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 4.8g 9.6g Parsnip
Fiber 4.9g 1.6g Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.14mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 0.59mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 78mg Jerusalem artichoke
Sodium 10mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.19mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.06mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.06mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.397mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.077mg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.1µg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 13µg Parsnip
Choline 30mg Jerusalem artichoke
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.004g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.001g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke 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 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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.