Parsnip vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Parsnip and Russet potato
- Parsnip is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E , yet Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Russet potato is 20% higher.
- Parsnip contains 21 times more Vitamin E than Russet potato. Parsnip contains 1.49mg of Vitamin E , while Russet potato contains 0.07mg.
Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.
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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
+100%
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Sodium
-28.6%
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Zinc
+68.6%
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Copper
+12.1%
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Manganese
+145.6%
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Selenium
+260%
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Iron
+81.4%
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Potassium
+46.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
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Calcium
+100%
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Sodium
-28.6%
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Zinc
+68.6%
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Copper
+12.1%
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Manganese
+145.6%
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Selenium
+260%
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Iron
+81.4%
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Potassium
+46.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
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 E
+2028.6%
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Vitamin C
+104.8%
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Vitamin B1
+34.3%
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Vitamin B5
+57.9%
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Folate
+157.7%
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Vitamin K
+1025%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+92.6%
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Vitamin B6
+293.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.048
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Vitamin E
+2028.6%
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Vitamin C
+104.8%
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Vitamin B1
+34.3%
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Vitamin B5
+57.9%
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Folate
+157.7%
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Vitamin K
+1025%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+92.6%
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Vitamin B6
+293.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.048
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+130.8%
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Protein
+119.2%
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Carbs
+19.2%
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Other
+37.8%
Equal in Water - 74.45
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
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Fats
+130.8%
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Protein
+119.2%
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Carbs
+19.2%
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+37.8%
Equal in Water - 74.45
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3633.3%
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Saturated Fat
-36%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.9%
Saturated Fat:
0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.047 g
Saturated Fat:
0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.054 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+3633.3%
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Saturated Fat
-36%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+14.9%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 13.09g | 19.14g |
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| Protein | 1.2g | 2.63g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.13g |
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| Carbs | 17.99g | 21.44g |
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| Calories | 75kcal | 97kcal |
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| Starch | 17.45g |
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| Fructose | 0.32g |
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| Sugar | 4.8g | 1.08g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 1.07mg |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 71mg | 71mg | |
| Potassium | 375mg | 550mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.35mg |
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| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.107mg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.228mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 8.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 1.348mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.354mg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.085mg |
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| Leucine | 0.125mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg |
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| Methionine | 0.041mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg |
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| Valine | 0.131mg |
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| Histidine | 0.044mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.05g | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.112g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.054g |
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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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18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.