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Parsnip vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Parsnip and Mexican tea

  • Parsnip has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, however, Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 110% more.
  • Parsnip has 5 times more Vitamin C than Mexican tea. Parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C, while Mexican tea has 3.6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Parsnips, raw and Epazote, 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 less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +663.9%
Contains more Iron +218.6%
Contains more Magnesium +317.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +68.8%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +58.3%
Contains more Manganese +453.2%
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 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +663.9%
Contains more Iron +218.6%
Contains more Magnesium +317.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +68.8%
Contains more Zinc +86.4%
Contains more Copper +58.3%
Contains more Manganese +453.2%

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 C +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +596%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +220.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639
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 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +596%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +220.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +263.6%
Contains more Carbs +141.8%
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +155.1%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +263.6%
Contains more Carbs +141.8%
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +155.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 3.64g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 0.33g Parsnip
Fats 0.3g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 17.99g 7.44g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 32kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Mexican tea
Fiber 4.9g 3.8g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.59mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 29mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 71mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 375mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 10mg 43mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.12mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.56mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 3.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.028mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.639mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.179mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 67µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

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Parsnip Mexican tea
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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
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.