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Parsnip vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parsnip and Maple syrup

  • Parsnip has more Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus, while Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 102% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and Syrups, maple.

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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
7
:
3
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Iron +436.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3450%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Zinc +149.2%
Contains more Manganese +419.3%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Maple syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Iron +436.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3450%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Zinc +149.2%
Contains more Manganese +419.3%

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
8
:
1
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +764.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2440%
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%
Maple syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +764.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2440%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
4
:
1
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Protein +2900%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +145.5%
Contains more Other +108.5%
Contains more Carbs +272.7%
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Maple syrup
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +2900%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +145.5%
Contains more Other +108.5%
Contains more Carbs +272.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
2
:
1
Maple syrup
Maple syrup
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Maple syrup
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 1.2g 0.04g Parsnip
Fats 0.3g 0.06g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 75kcal 260kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 4.8g 60.46g Parsnip
Fiber 4.9g 0g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 102mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.59mg 0.11mg Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 2mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 212mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 12mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 1.47mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.12mg 0.018mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 1.8µg 0.6µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.066mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.081mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.036mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.002mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 0µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.011g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.017g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Maple syrup
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
26%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.