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Parsnip vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Parsnip and Purslane

  • Parsnip is higher in Folate, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, yet Purslane is higher in Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Purslane covers your daily Iron needs 18% more than Parsnip.
  • Parsnip contains 17 times more Vitamin B5 than Purslane. While Parsnip contains 0.6mg of Vitamin B5, Purslane contains only 0.036mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Purslane, 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 more Phosphorus +61.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +247.1%
Contains more Manganese +84.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +80.6%
Contains more Iron +237.3%
Contains more Magnesium +134.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.113
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 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +247.1%
Contains more Manganese +84.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +80.6%
Contains more Iron +237.3%
Contains more Magnesium +134.5%
Contains more Potassium +31.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.113

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 B1 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124%
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 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +430.7%
Contains more Protein +69.2%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +38.8%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Carbs +430.7%
Contains more Protein +69.2%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +38.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Purslane
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 3.39g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.3g 0.36g Purslane
Carbs 17.99g 3.39g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 20kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Purslane
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 65mg Purslane
Iron 0.59mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 29mg 68mg Purslane
Phosphorus 71mg 44mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 494mg Purslane
Sodium 10mg 45mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.17mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.113mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.303mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.047mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.112mg Purslane
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.48mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.036mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.073mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 12µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g Purslane
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Purslane
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
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Purslane
Purslane is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip 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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.