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Parsnip vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Parsnip and Nori

  • Parsnip is richer in Fiber, Vitamin K, and Magnesium, yet Nori is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Copper, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Nori is 30% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 16 times more Fiber than Nori. Parsnip contains 4.9g of Fiber, while Nori contains 0.3g.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Seaweed, laver, 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%
Nori
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.4%
Contains more IronIron +205.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains more ZincZinc +78%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +76.4%
~equal in Potassium ~356mg

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%
Nori
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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 130% 312% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +792%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +117.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.098mg
~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
Nori
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6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +384.2%
Contains more OtherOther +284.7%
~equal in Fats ~0.28g
~equal in Water ~85.03g

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
Nori
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31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +348%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Nori Opinion
Calories 75kcal 35kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 5.81g Nori
Fats 0.3g 0.28g Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 39mg Nori
Net carbs 13.09g 4.81g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 5.11g Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 2mg Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 70mg Nori
Potassium 375mg 356mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 1.8mg Nori
Sugar 4.8g 0.49g Nori
Fiber 4.9g 0.3g Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.264mg Nori
Zinc 0.59mg 1.05mg Nori
Phosphorus 71mg 58mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 48mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A 0µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 1.49mg 1mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.098mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.47mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.521mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.159mg Nori
Vitamin K 22.5µg 4µg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 146µg Nori
Choline 10.4mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.061g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.025g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.11g Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Nori
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
62%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.