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Parsnip vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parsnip and Jícama raw

  • Jícama raw contains less Manganese, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Potassium, and Vitamin B1 than Parsnip.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Manganese is 22% higher.
  • Jícama raw contains 75 times less Vitamin K than Parsnip. Parsnip contains 22.5µg of Vitamin K, while Jícama raw contains 0.3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and Yambean (jicama), 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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
8
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2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.4%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Zinc +268.8%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Jícama raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 9% 8% 14% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.4%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Zinc +268.8%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Iron - 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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
8
:
2
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Vitamin E +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +7400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.8%
Parsnip
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%
Jícama raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 68% 5% 7% 4% 9% 10% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +7400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
4
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Other +226.7%
Contains more Water +13.3%
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Jícama raw
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Contains more Other +226.7%
Contains more Water +13.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
2
:
1
Jícama raw
Jícama raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2140%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.043
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Jícama raw
30% 7% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2140%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.043

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Jícama raw
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Jícama raw Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 3.92g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 0.72g Parsnip
Fats 0.3g 0.09g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 8.82g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 38kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 1.8g Jícama raw
Fiber 4.9g 4.9g
Calcium 36mg 12mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.6mg Jícama raw
Magnesium 29mg 12mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 18mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 150mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 4mg Jícama raw
Zinc 0.59mg 0.16mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.048mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.06mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Jícama raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Jícama raw
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.46mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 20.2mg Jícama raw
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.02mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.029mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.2mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.135mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.042mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 12µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.3µg Parsnip
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama raw
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama raw
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama raw
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama raw
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama raw
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama raw
Valine 0.022mg Jícama raw
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama raw
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.021g Jícama raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.005g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.043g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Jícama raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
10%
Jícama raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
9%
Jícama raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 80)
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 ($)

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. Jícama raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170073/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.