Parsnip vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Parsnip and Potato wedges different?
- Parsnip is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin C, while Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Potato wedges covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 20% more than Parsnip.
- Parsnip contains 16 times more Sugar than Potato wedges. Parsnip contains 4.8g of Sugar, while Potato wedges contain 0.3g.
Parsnips, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types were used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+140%
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Magnesium
+52.6%
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Sodium
-79.6%
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Zinc
+59.5%
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Iron
+18.6%
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Phosphorus
+22.5%
Equal in Potassium - 394
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Calcium
+140%
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Magnesium
+52.6%
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Sodium
-79.6%
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Zinc
+59.5%
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Iron
+18.6%
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Phosphorus
+22.5%
Equal in Potassium - 394
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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Vitamin C
+51.8%
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Vitamin B2
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
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Vitamin B3
+120%
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Vitamin B6
+288.9%
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Vitamin C
+51.8%
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Vitamin B2
+25%
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
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Vitamin B3
+120%
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Vitamin B6
+288.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+16.4%
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Protein
+125%
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Fats
+633.3%
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Carbs
+41.7%
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Other
+32.7%
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
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Water
+16.4%
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Protein
+125%
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Fats
+633.3%
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Carbs
+41.7%
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+32.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-90.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1195.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+117%
Saturated Fat:
0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.047 g
Saturated Fat:
0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.102 g
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Saturated Fat
-90.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1195.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+117%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 13.09g | 23.5g |
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| Protein | 1.2g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 2.2g |
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| Carbs | 17.99g | 25.5g |
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| Calories | 75kcal | 123kcal |
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| Sugar | 4.8g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.7mg |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 71mg | 87mg |
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| Potassium | 375mg | 394mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 49mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.37mg |
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| Copper | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.49mg |
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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 11.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 1.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.35mg |
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| Folate | 67µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.05g | 0.55g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.112g | 1.451g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.102g |
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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.5g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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