Parsnip vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Parsnip and Sweet potato?
- Parsnip is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin E , while Sweet potato is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 107% higher.
- Sweet potato has 11 times less Folate than Parsnip. Parsnip has 67µg of Folate, while Sweet potato has 6µg.
- Parsnip is lower in Sugar.
We used Parsnips, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, 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.
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Phosphorus
+31.5%
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Sodium
-72.2%
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Zinc
+84.4%
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Manganese
+12.7%
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Selenium
+800%
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Iron
+16.9%
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Potassium
+26.7%
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Copper
+34.2%
Equal in Calcium - 38
Equal in Magnesium - 27
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Phosphorus
+31.5%
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Sodium
-72.2%
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Zinc
+84.4%
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Manganese
+12.7%
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Selenium
+800%
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Iron
+16.9%
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Potassium
+26.7%
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Copper
+34.2%
Equal in Calcium - 38
Equal in Magnesium - 27
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
+109.9%
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Folate
+1016.7%
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Vitamin K
+878.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+15.3%
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Vitamin B1
+18.9%
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Vitamin B2
+112%
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Vitamin B3
+112.4%
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Vitamin B5
+47.3%
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Vitamin B6
+217.8%
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Vitamin E
+109.9%
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Folate
+1016.7%
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Vitamin K
+878.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+15.3%
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Vitamin B1
+18.9%
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Vitamin B2
+112%
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Vitamin B3
+112.4%
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Vitamin B5
+47.3%
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Vitamin B6
+217.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+100%
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Protein
+67.5%
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Carbs
+15.1%
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Other
+37.8%
Equal in Water - 75.78
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
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Fats
+100%
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Protein
+67.5%
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Carbs
+15.1%
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+37.8%
Equal in Water - 75.78
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+95.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.052
Saturated Fat:
0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.047 g
Saturated Fat:
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.092 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+95.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.052
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 13.09g | 17.41g |
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| Protein | 1.2g | 2.01g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.15g |
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| Carbs | 17.99g | 20.71g |
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| Calories | 75kcal | 90kcal |
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| Starch | 7.05g |
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| Fructose | 0.5g |
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| Sugar | 4.8g | 6.48g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.3g |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 38mg |
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.69mg |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 71mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 375mg | 475mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 36mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.161mg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.497mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 19218IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 961µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 1.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.884mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.286mg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 2.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.07mg |
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| Leucine | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.037mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.05g | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.112g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.092g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.