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Parsnip vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Parsnip and Spirulina

  • Parsnip is richer in Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese, Folate, and Phosphorus, yet Spirulina is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Spirulina is 53% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 19 times more Vitamin C than Spirulina. Parsnip contains 17mg of Vitamin C, while Spirulina contains 0.9mg.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, raw.

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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 14% 3.6% 11% 105% 199% 5.5% 4.7% 13% 24% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +195%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +545.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +201.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
Contains more IronIron +372.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +397.5%

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 3% 3.4% 9.8% 0% 56% 79% 22% 20% 7.8% 0% 6.3% 6.8% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +584%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.9%
~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
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +643.4%
Contains more OtherOther +63.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +393.3%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more WaterWater +14%

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
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.106 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +229.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Spirulina Opinion
Calories 75kcal 26kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.3g 0.39g Spirulina
Vitamin C 17mg 0.9mg Parsnip
Net carbs 13.09g 2.02g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 2.42g Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 19mg Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 12mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 127mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Sugar 4.8g 0.3g Spirulina
Fiber 4.9g 0.4g Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Zinc 0.59mg 0.2mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 11mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 98mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU Spirulina
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Spirulina
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.186mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.342mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.196mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.325mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.034mg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 2.5µg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 9µg Parsnip
Choline 6.5mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.135g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.034g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.106g Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Spirulina
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%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.