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Potato wedges vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato wedges and Parsnip different?

  • Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Parsnip is higher in Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 20% more than Parsnip.
  • Potato wedges contain 13 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Parsnip. Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Parsnip contains 0.112g.
  • Potato wedges are lower in Sugar.

USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Parsnips, raw types were 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.
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +59.5%
Equal in Potassium - 375
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.5%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Zinc +59.5%
Equal in Potassium - 375

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 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Carbs +41.7%
Contains more Other +32.7%
Contains more Water +16.4%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +125%
Contains more Fats +633.3%
Contains more Carbs +41.7%
Contains more Other +32.7%
Contains more Water +16.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1195.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1195.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 13.09g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.2g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.3g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 17.99g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 75kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 4.8g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 15mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 0.7mg 0.59mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 87mg 71mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 375mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.37mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 11.2mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.09mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.09mg Potato wedges
Folate 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.112g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.047g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.5g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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 wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.