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Parsnip vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parsnip and Nopales

  • Parsnip has more Folate, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin E, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B1, while Nopales has more Calcium.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Folate is 16% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and Nopales, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +136%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +79.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +355.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.59mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 31% 27% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +324.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +440.2%
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.3%
~equal in Protein ~1.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +522.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.05g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Nopales
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Nopales Opinion
Calories 75kcal 16kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 1.32g Nopales
Fats 0.3g 0.09g Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 9.3mg Parsnip
Net carbs 13.09g 1.13g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 3.33g Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 52mg Nopales
Calcium 36mg 164mg Nopales
Potassium 375mg 257mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.59mg
Sugar 4.8g 1.15g Nopales
Fiber 4.9g 2.2g Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.052mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.25mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 16mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 21mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 457IU Nopales
Vitamin A 0µg 23µg Nopales
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.457mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.012mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.041mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.41mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.167mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.07mg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 5.3µg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 3µg Parsnip
Choline 7.3mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.018g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.05g Nopales
Tryptophan 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg Nopales

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Nopales
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Parsnip
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.