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Potato flour vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato flour and Parsnip

  • Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Iron, while Parsnip has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Potato flour's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 52% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 5 times less Vitamin B3 than Potato flour. Potato flour contains 3.507mg of Vitamin B3, while Parsnip contains 0.7mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato flour 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.
Contains more Calcium +80.6%
Contains more Iron +133.9%
Contains more Magnesium +124.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.6%
Contains more Potassium +166.9%
Contains more Copper +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Manganese +78.9%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +80.6%
Contains more Iron +133.9%
Contains more Magnesium +124.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.6%
Contains more Potassium +166.9%
Contains more Copper +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Manganese +78.9%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59

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 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +401%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +496%
Contains more Vitamin C +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +168%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +401%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +754.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +496%
Contains more Vitamin C +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +168%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +475%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +361.9%
Contains more Other +220.4%
Contains more Water +1119.8%
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 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 Protein +475%
Contains more Fats +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +361.9%
Contains more Other +220.4%
Contains more Water +1119.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.15 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +219.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato flour Parsnip
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 Potato flour Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 77.2g 13.09g Potato flour
Protein 6.9g 1.2g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 0.3g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 17.99g Potato flour
Calories 357kcal 75kcal Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g 4.8g Potato flour
Fiber 5.9g 4.9g Potato flour
Calcium 65mg 36mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 0.59mg Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 29mg Potato flour
Phosphorus 168mg 71mg Potato flour
Potassium 1001mg 375mg Potato flour
Sodium 55mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.54mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.197mg 0.12mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.313mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.1µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 3.8mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.09mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.05mg Potato flour
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 0.7mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.09mg Potato flour
Folate 25µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 0µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 0.047g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato flour Parsnip
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
31%
Potato flour
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.