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Potato pancake vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between potato pancake and parsnip

  • Potato pancake has more vitamin B6, iron, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin C; however, parsnip is richer in vitamin K and manganese.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily sodium needs 33% more than parsnip.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potato pancakes 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +24.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.9%
Contains more IronIron +183.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +394.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +115.4%

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
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 +62.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +397.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +547.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 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 +406.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4820%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.6%
Contains more OtherOther +265.3%
Contains more WaterWater +66.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3230.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15891.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Parsnip DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 0.047g 50%
Sodium 764mg 10mg 33%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.09mg 28%
Fats 14.76g 0.3g 22%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 22.5µg 17%
Iron 1.67mg 0.59mg 14%
Manganese 0.26mg 0.56mg 13%
Selenium 8.9µg 1.8µg 13%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 17mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.496g 0.05g 11%
Protein 6.08g 1.2g 10%
Calories 268kcal 75kcal 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 0.112g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.05mg 9%
Phosphorus 128mg 71mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.49mg 8%
Folate 41µg 67µg 7%
Potassium 622mg 375mg 7%
Copper 0.18mg 0.12mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.7mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.09mg 6%
Fiber 3.3g 4.9g 6%
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.6mg 3%
Carbs 27.81g 17.99g 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 29mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.59mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 24.51g 13.09g N/A
Calcium 32mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 1.79g 4.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato pancake 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
37%
Potato pancake
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 754mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.446g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.