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Pumpkin leaves vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin leaves and Parsnip?

  • Pumpkin leaves are richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Parsnip is higher in Vitamin B5, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Pumpkin leaves' daily need coverage for Iron is 20% higher.

We used Pumpkin leaves, raw and Parsnips, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +276.3%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +195%
Contains more Manganese +57.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Calcium - 36
Equal in Sodium - 10
Equal in Copper - 0.12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +276.3%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Zinc +195%
Contains more Manganese +57.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Calcium - 36
Equal in Sodium - 10
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" 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1328.6%
Contains more Folate +86.1%
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 117% 0% 0% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1328.6%
Contains more Folate +86.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +162.5%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Carbs +672.1%
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 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 +162.5%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Carbs +672.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.6%
74% 19% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.207 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.022 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +115.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin leaves 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 Pumpkin leaves Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 2.33g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 3.15g 1.2g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.4g 0.3g Pumpkin leaves
Carbs 2.33g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 19kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 39mg 36mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 2.22mg 0.59mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 38mg 29mg Pumpkin leaves
Phosphorus 104mg 71mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 436mg 375mg Pumpkin leaves
Sodium 11mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.2mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.133mg 0.12mg Pumpkin leaves
Manganese 0.355mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.9µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 1942IU 0IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 11mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.094mg 0.09mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.128mg 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 0.92mg 0.7mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.042mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.207mg 0.09mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 36µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin leaves 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
25%
Pumpkin leaves
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pumpkin leaves
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.