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Parsnip vs. Vine spinach (basella) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Parsnip and Vine spinach (basella)

  • Parsnip is higher in Vitamin B5, yet Vine spinach (basella) is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Vine spinach (basella) covers your daily Vitamin C needs 94% more than Parsnip.
  • Parsnip contains 11 times more Vitamin B5 than Vine spinach (basella). While Parsnip contains 0.6mg of Vitamin B5, Vine spinach (basella) contains only 0.053mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Vinespinach, (basella), raw.

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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 Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Calcium +202.8%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +124.1%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%
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 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Zinc +37.2%
Contains more Copper +12.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Calcium +202.8%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains more Magnesium +124.1%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains more Manganese +31.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1032.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +109%
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 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1032.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +109%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +429.1%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +429.1%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.3

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Vine spinach (basella)
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 Vine spinach (basella) Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 3.4g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 1.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 17.99g 3.4g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 19kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 109mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 0.59mg 1.2mg Vine spinach (basella)
Magnesium 29mg 65mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 71mg 52mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 510mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 10mg 24mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.43mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.107mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.735mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 1.8µg 0.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 8000IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 400µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 102mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.155mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.5mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.053mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.24mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 67µg 140µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.05g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Vine spinach (basella)
Low Fats diet Equal
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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
34%
Vine spinach (basella)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.