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Parsnip vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between parsnip and brown rice

  • Parsnip is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, fiber, vitamin E, and potassium, yet brown rice is higher in manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Parsnip covers your daily vitamin C needs 19% more than brown rice.
  • Parsnip contains 113 times more vitamin K than brown rice. While parsnip contains 22.5µg of vitamin K, brown rice contains only 0.2µg.
  • The glycemic index of brown rice is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked.

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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 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +336%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.56mg

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 0% 0% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +776.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11150%
Contains more FolateFolate +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +122.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.3%
Contains more FatsFats +223.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.2%

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
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +229.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +678.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Brown rice DV% diff.
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.2µg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.974mg 18%
Folate 67µg 9µg 15%
Fiber 4.9g 1.6g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 2.561mg 12%
Starch 24.79g 10%
Potassium 375mg 86mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.17mg 9%
Selenium 1.8µg 5.8µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.178mg 7%
Phosphorus 71mg 103mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.38mg 4%
Calcium 36mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.123mg 3%
Carbs 17.99g 25.58g 3%
Protein 1.2g 2.74g 3%
Calories 75kcal 123kcal 2%
Choline 9.2mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 39mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.366g 2%
Copper 0.12mg 0.106mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.26g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 0.369g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.069mg 1%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.71mg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.97g 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 23.98g N/A
Iron 0.59mg 0.56mg 0%
Sugar 4.8g 0.24g N/A
Sodium 10mg 4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 0.214mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.058mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Brown rice
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
13%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.