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Parsnip vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parsnip and Turmeric

  • Parsnip has more Vitamin C, while Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E .
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 837% higher.
  • Turmeric contains 24 times less Vitamin C than Parsnip. Parsnip contains 17mg of Vitamin C, while Turmeric contains 0.7mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 less Sodium -63%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +9222%
Contains more Magnesium +617.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.1%
Contains more Potassium +454.7%
Contains more Zinc +662.7%
Contains more Copper +983.3%
Contains more Manganese +3435.7%
Contains more Selenium +244.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains less Sodium -63%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +9222%
Contains more Magnesium +617.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.1%
Contains more Potassium +454.7%
Contains more Zinc +662.7%
Contains more Copper +983.3%
Contains more Manganese +3435.7%
Contains more Selenium +244.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +2328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Folate +235%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.542
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin C +2328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Folate +235%
Contains more Vitamin K +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +197.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.542

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +518.9%
Contains more Protein +706.7%
Contains more Fats +983.3%
Contains more Carbs +273.2%
Contains more Other +622.4%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Water +518.9%
Contains more Protein +706.7%
Contains more Fats +983.3%
Contains more Carbs +273.2%
Contains more Other +622.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1508.5%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1508.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 1.2g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 0.3g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 17.99g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 75kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 4.8g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 4.9g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 36mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 0.59mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 29mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 71mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 375mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 10mg 27mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.12mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.56mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 1.8µg 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin E 1.49mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 17mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.058mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.542mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 67µg 20µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 13.4µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 1.838g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.788g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.