Parsnip vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between parsnip and wafer
- Parsnip is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K, yet wafer is higher in iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Wafer covers your daily iron needs 43% more than parsnip.
- The amount of sodium in parsnip is lower.
- The glycemic index of wafer is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Cookies, chocolate wafers.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +16.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +78.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +579.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +285.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +216.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +837.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +432% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +308.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1667.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +450% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4633.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +304.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4243.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8736.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 4.01mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.463mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 4.153g | 27% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 580mg | 25% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 14.2g | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 4.241g | 19% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 433kcal | 18% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 72.7g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 2.4µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.266mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 2.858mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 4.865g | 12% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 6.6g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.203mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 132mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 5.7µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.4g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 53mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.696mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 210mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 0.72mg | 5% |
| Folate | 67µg | 47µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.381mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 36mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
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 richer in minerals?
Wafer is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.