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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.

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.
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%
Taro
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 13% 52% 21% 57% 6.3% 36% 1.4% 50% 3.8%
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%
~equal in Iron ~0.55mg
~equal in Sodium ~11mg

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%
Taro
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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% 4.6% 48% 0% 24% 5.8% 11% 18% 65% 0% 2.5% 17% 9.4%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.095mg
~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
Taro
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26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
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
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Taro
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29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.083 g
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.
Parsnip Taro
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Taro Opinion
Calories 75kcal 112kcal Taro
Protein 1.2g 1.5g Taro
Fats 0.3g 0.2g Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 4.5mg Parsnip
Net carbs 13.09g 22.36g Taro
Carbs 17.99g 26.46g Taro
Magnesium 29mg 33mg Taro
Calcium 36mg 43mg Taro
Potassium 375mg 591mg Taro
Iron 0.59mg 0.55mg Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 0.4g Taro
Fiber 4.9g 4.1g Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.172mg Taro
Zinc 0.59mg 0.23mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 84mg Taro
Sodium 10mg 11mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 1.49mg 2.38mg Taro
Manganese 0.56mg 0.383mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.025mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.303mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.283mg Taro
Vitamin K 22.5µg 1µg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 22µg Parsnip
Choline 17.3mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.016g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.083g Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
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.

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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.