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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.
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 13% 14% 25% 21% 23% 8.2% 24% 2.1% 27% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.6%
~equal in Iron ~0.55mg

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 15% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 40% 7.4% 17% 50% 0% 0.75% 11% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7400%
Contains more FolateFolate +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more FatsFats +76.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%
Contains more OtherOther +32.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.5%
~equal in Water ~81g

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
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3633.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 75kcal 68kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 2.73g Salsify
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 4.6mg Parsnip
Net carbs 13.09g 12.26g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 15.36g Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 47mg Salsify
Potassium 375mg 283mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.55mg Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 2.9g Salsify
Fiber 4.9g 3.1g Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.07mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.3mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 56mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 16mg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.19mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.21mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.6µg 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
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.3µg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 15µg Parsnip
Choline 25.9mg Salsify
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Salsify
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%
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?
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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.