Potato vs Parsnip - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Potato and Parsnip
- Potato has more Vitamin B6, however Parsnip is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5.
- Parsnip covers your daily Vitamin K needs 17% more than Potato.
- Parsnip has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Potato. Potato has 0.298mg of Vitamin B6, while Parsnip has 0.09mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+37.3%
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Potassium
+13.3%
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Sodium
-40%
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Calcium
+200%
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Magnesium
+26.1%
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Phosphorus
+24.6%
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Zinc
+96.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.12
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Iron
+37.3%
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Potassium
+13.3%
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Sodium
-40%
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Calcium
+200%
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Magnesium
+26.1%
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Phosphorus
+24.6%
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Zinc
+96.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.12
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+15.9%
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Vitamin B3
+51.6%
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Vitamin B6
+231.1%
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Vitamin E
+14800%
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
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Vitamin B2
+56.3%
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Vitamin B5
+103.4%
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Folate
+346.7%
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Vitamin K
+1025%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+15.9%
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Vitamin B3
+51.6%
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Vitamin B6
+231.1%
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Vitamin E
+14800%
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
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Vitamin B2
+56.3%
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Vitamin B5
+103.4%
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Folate
+346.7%
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Vitamin K
+1025%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+70.8%
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+14.3%
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Fats
+233.3%
Equal in Carbs - 17.99
Equal in Water - 79.53
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Protein
+70.8%
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+14.3%
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Fats
+233.3%
Equal in Carbs - 17.99
Equal in Water - 79.53
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-50%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.9%
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Saturated Fat
-50%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+11.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.39g | 13.09g |
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| Protein | 2.05g | 1.2g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 17.49g | 17.99g |
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| Calories | 77kcal | 75kcal |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 0.82g | 4.8g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 4.9g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 36mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.59mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 29mg |
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| Phosphorus | 57mg | 71mg |
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| Potassium | 425mg | 375mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 10mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.59mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1.49mg |
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.09mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 67µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 22.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.103mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.05g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.112g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.047g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.