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Parsnip vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Parsnip and Wakame?

  • Parsnip is higher in Fiber, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Wakame's daily need coverage for Sodium is 37% more.
  • Wakame contains 10 times less Fiber than Parsnip. Parsnip contains 4.9g of Fiber, while Wakame contains 0.5g.
  • Parsnip has less Sodium.

We used Parsnips, raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw 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.
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Wakame
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +269.5%
Contains more Magnesium +269%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains more Manganese +150%
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +269.5%
Contains more Magnesium +269%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Copper +136.7%
Contains more Manganese +150%

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin E +49%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin K +324.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +192.5%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +49%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin K +324.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +360%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +192.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wakame
Contains more Carbs +96.8%
Contains more Protein +152.5%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Other +634.7%
Equal in Water - 79.99
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Carbs +96.8%
Contains more Protein +152.5%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Other +634.7%
Equal in Water - 79.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Wakame
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.8%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 8.64g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 3.03g Wakame
Fats 0.3g 0.64g Wakame
Carbs 17.99g 9.14g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 45kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 0.65g Wakame
Fiber 4.9g 0.5g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 0.59mg 2.18mg Wakame
Magnesium 29mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 71mg 80mg Wakame
Potassium 375mg 50mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 872mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.38mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.56mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Wakame
Vitamin E 1.49mg 1mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 3mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.06mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.002mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 22.5µg 5.3µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.015mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.13g Parsnip
Omega-3 - EPA 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.058g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parsnip Wakame
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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 862mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
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 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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.