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Parsnip vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Parsnip and Salsify?

  • Parsnip is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Copper, while Salsify is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 19% higher.
  • Salsify has 8 times less Vitamin E than Parsnip. Parsnip has 1.49mg of Vitamin E , while Salsify has 0.19mg.

We used Parsnips, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
9
:
1
Salsify
Salsify
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.55
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Salsify
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.8%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.55

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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
7
:
2
Salsify
Salsify
Contains more Vitamin E +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Parsnip
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%
Salsify
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Folate +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
3
:
2
Salsify
Salsify
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Equal in Water - 81
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Salsify
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +17.1%
Contains more Other +32.4%
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Equal in Water - 81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
1
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2
Salsify
Salsify
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3633.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.4%
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Salsify
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3633.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Salsify Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 12.26g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 15.36g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 68kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 2.9g Salsify
Fiber 4.9g 3.1g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 47mg Salsify
Iron 0.59mg 0.55mg Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 56mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 283mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 16mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.3mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.07mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.21mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.6µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.19mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 4.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.056mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.173mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.392mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.276mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.218mg Salsify
Folate 67µg 15µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.3µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.041g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.003g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.074g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Salsify
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
13%
Salsify
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
16%
Salsify

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.