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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.
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 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.7%
Contains more IronIron +81.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~71mg

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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1025%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +293.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.048mg
~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% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more FatsFats +130.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +37.8%
~equal in Water ~74.45g

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
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3633.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Parsnip Russet potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Russet potato Opinion
Calories 75kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Protein 1.2g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.3g 0.13g Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 8.3mg Parsnip
Net carbs 13.09g 19.14g Russet potato
Carbs 17.99g 21.44g Russet potato
Magnesium 29mg 30mg Russet potato
Calcium 36mg 18mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 550mg Russet potato
Iron 0.59mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Sugar 4.8g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 4.9g 2.3g Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.107mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.35mg Parsnip
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 71mg
Sodium 10mg 14mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Russet potato
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.07mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.228mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.5µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.067mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.048mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.38mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 22.5µg 2µg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 26µg Parsnip
Choline 15mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.003g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.054g Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Russet potato
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
17%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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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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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.