Parsnip vs. Leek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between parsnip and leek
- Parsnip is richer in fiber, vitamin B5, potassium, vitamin C, and phosphorus, yet leek is richer in vitamin A, vitamin K, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for leek is 33% higher.
- Parsnip contains 5 times more zinc than leek. Parsnip contains 0.59mg of zinc, while leek contains 0.12mg.
- Leek has a lower glycemic index than parsnip.
Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), 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 PotassiumPotassium | +108.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +391.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255.9% |
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 | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +158.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +108.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2700% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +253.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 47µg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 2.1mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.8g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.233mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 83µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 180mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 0.92mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.481mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 67µg | 64µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.166g | 1% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 61kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 14.15g | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 12.35g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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 - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Leek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Leek 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.