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Passion fruit vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are passion fruit and parsnip different?

  • Passion fruit is higher in vitamin A, fiber, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B2; however, parsnip is richer in vitamin K, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for passion fruit is 25% higher.
  • Passion fruit contains 3 times more iron than parsnip. While passion fruit contains 1.6mg of iron, parsnip contains only 0.59mg.
  • Passion fruit has a lower glycemic index (16) than parsnip (97).

Passion-fruit, (granadilla), purple, raw and Parsnips, raw are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 31% 60% 29% 2.7% 29% 3.7% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +171.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +490%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Potassium ~375mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~71mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 100% 21% 0.4% 0% 0% 30% 28% 0% 23% 0% 1.8% 11% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +378.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 23% 73%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 23.38 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.79 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.3%
Contains more FatsFats +133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%
~equal in Water ~79.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 15% 74%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.086 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.411 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +774.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Passion fruit Parsnip DV% diff.
Manganese 0.56mg 24%
Fiber 10.4g 4.9g 22%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 22.5µg 18%
Vitamin C 30mg 17mg 14%
Iron 1.6mg 0.59mg 13%
Folate 14µg 67µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.49mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.09mg 8%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.05mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 0.7mg 5%
Copper 0.086mg 0.12mg 4%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.59mg 4%
Calcium 12mg 36mg 2%
Protein 2.2g 1.2g 2%
Carbs 23.38g 17.99g 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.411g 0.047g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Calories 97kcal 75kcal 1%
Potassium 348mg 375mg 1%
Fats 0.7g 0.3g 1%
Sodium 28mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 12.98g 13.09g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 11.2g 4.8g N/A
Phosphorus 68mg 71mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.059g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.086g 0.112g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Passion fruit Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Passion fruit
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Passion fruit
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Passion fruit
Passion fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 81)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
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. Passion fruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169108/nutrients
  2. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.