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Parsnip vs. Turnip greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Parsnip and Turnip greens?

  • Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Turnip greens is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Folate, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Turnip greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 288% more.
  • Turnip greens contains 2 times less Phosphorus than Parsnip. Parsnip contains 71mg of Phosphorus, while Turnip greens contains 29mg.

We used Parsnips, raw and Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this article.

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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 Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.8%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Contains more Zinc +321.4%
Contains more Manganese +66.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +280.6%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Copper +110.8%
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 42% 30% 16% 13% 18% 4% 4% 85% 44% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.8%
Contains more Potassium +84.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Contains more Zinc +321.4%
Contains more Manganese +66.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +280.6%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Copper +110.8%

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 B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1533.8%
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 458% 38% 0% 92% 12% 17% 8% 17% 42% 89% 0% 920%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1533.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +312.6%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.14
Equal in Other - 1.07
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
4% 93%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 4.36 g
Water: 93.2 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Carbs +312.6%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.14
Equal in Other - 1.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +646.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.053
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
33% 9% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +646.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +93.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.053

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Turnip greens Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 0.86g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 1.14g Parsnip
Fats 0.3g 0.23g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 4.36g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 20kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 0.53g Turnip greens
Fiber 4.9g 3.5g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 137mg Turnip greens
Iron 0.59mg 0.8mg Turnip greens
Magnesium 29mg 22mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 29mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 203mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 29mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.14mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.253mg Turnip greens
Manganese 0.56mg 0.337mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 7625IU Turnip greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 381µg Turnip greens
Vitamin E 1.49mg 1.88mg Turnip greens
Vitamin C 17mg 27.4mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.045mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.072mg Turnip greens
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.411mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.274mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.18mg Turnip greens
Folate 67µg 118µg Turnip greens
Vitamin K 22.5µg 367.6µg Turnip greens
Tryptophan 0.02mg Turnip greens
Threonine 0.063mg Turnip greens
Isoleucine 0.059mg Turnip greens
Leucine 0.105mg Turnip greens
Lysine 0.074mg Turnip greens
Methionine 0.026mg Turnip greens
Phenylalanine 0.07mg Turnip greens
Valine 0.078mg Turnip greens
Histidine 0.028mg Turnip greens
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.053g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.015g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.091g Turnip greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Turnip greens
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
141%
Turnip greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
26%
Turnip greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turnip greens
Turnip greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
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.

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. Turnip greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170466/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.