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Parsnip vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Parsnip and Mandarin orange?

  • Parsnip is richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Folate, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Mandarin orange is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Manganese is 23% higher.

We used Parsnips, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +293.3%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains more Zinc +742.9%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +1335.9%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +293.3%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains more Zinc +742.9%
Contains more Copper +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +1335.9%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Equal in Calcium - 37

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +645%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +645%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Other +164.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.31
Equal in Water - 85.17
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Other +164.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.31
Equal in Water - 85.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.3%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 11.54g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 0.81g Parsnip
Fats 0.3g 0.31g Mandarin orange
Carbs 17.99g 13.34g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 53kcal Parsnip
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 4.8g 10.58g Parsnip
Fiber 4.9g 1.8g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.59mg 0.15mg Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 12mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 20mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 166mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 0.59mg 0.07mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.042mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.039mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.1µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.2mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.058mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.036mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.376mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.216mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.078mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 16µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.06g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.065g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Mandarin orange
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Parsnip
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.