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Parsnip vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Parsnip and Marshmallow

  • Parsnip is richer than Marshmallow in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Parsnip is 24% higher.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +156.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +787.5%
Contains more Potassium +7400%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +1375%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Manganese +6900%
Equal in Selenium - 1.7
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 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +156.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +787.5%
Contains more Potassium +7400%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +1375%
Contains more Copper +23.7%
Contains more Manganese +6900%
Equal in Selenium - 1.7

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +797.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Folate +6600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +797.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Folate +6600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +384.9%
Contains more Other +226.7%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Carbs +351.9%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Water +384.9%
Contains more Other +226.7%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Carbs +351.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 1.2g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 75kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 4.8g 57.56g Parsnip
Fiber 4.9g 0.1g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 3mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.23mg Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 2mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 8mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 5mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 80mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.04mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.097mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.008mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 1.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.001mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.001mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.078mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.005mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.003mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 1µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg Parsnip
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.056g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.08g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.047g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Marshmallow
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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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 glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.