Parsnip vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between parsnip and taro?
- Parsnip is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, manganese, and vitamin B5, while taro is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin E, and copper.
- Parsnip's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 18% higher.
- Taro has 4 times less vitamin C than parsnip. Parsnip has 17mg of vitamin C, while taro has 4.5mg.
- Parsnip has a higher glycemic index (97) than taro (54).
We used Parsnips, raw and Taro, raw 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +204.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +59.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +214.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +600% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 1µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.283mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 4.5mg | 14% |
| Folate | 67µg | 22µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.383mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.172mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.303mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 2.38mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 591mg | 6% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 26.46g | 3% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 4.1g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 112kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.55mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 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.
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.