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Persimmon vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between persimmon and parsnip

  • Persimmon has more vitamin C and iron; however, parsnip is higher in phosphorus.
  • Persimmon covers your daily need for vitamin C, 54% more than parsnip.
  • Persimmon has 4 times more iron than parsnip. While persimmon has 2.5mg of iron, parsnip has only 0.59mg.
  • The glycemic index of parsnip is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Persimmons, native, raw and Parsnips, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 8.1% 27% 94% 0% 0% 11% 0.13% 0% 0%
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 +323.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.1%

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 220% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +288.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 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 FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more WaterWater +23.5%
~equal in Other ~0.98g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin C 66mg 17mg 54%
Manganese 0.56mg 24%
Iron 2.5mg 0.59mg 24%
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Folate 67µg 17%
Copper 0.12mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Phosphorus 26mg 71mg 6%
Carbs 33.5g 17.99g 5%
Zinc 0.59mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4%
Calories 127kcal 75kcal 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Potassium 310mg 375mg 2%
Protein 0.8g 1.2g 1%
Calcium 27mg 36mg 1%
Fats 0.4g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 33.5g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Sodium 1mg 10mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Persimmon 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%
Persimmon
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Persimmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169943/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.