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Red potato vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Red potato and Parsnip?

  • Red potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B3, while Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Vitamin K, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B5.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Manganese is 17% higher.
  • Parsnip has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Red potato. Red potato has 0.212mg of Vitamin B6, while Parsnip has 0.09mg.

We used Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 2.7% 48% 26% 58% 11% 31% 1.6% 23% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains more IronIron +18.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +223.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~71mg

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 42% 0.6% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 30% 20% 49% 0% 7% 20% 10%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +703.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 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 +91.7%
Contains more OtherOther +31.6%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
~equal in Carbs ~17.99g
~equal in Water ~79.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5500%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.047g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Parsnip Opinion
Calories 89kcal 75kcal Red potato
Protein 2.3g 1.2g Red potato
Fats 0.15g 0.3g Parsnip
Vitamin C 12.6mg 17mg Parsnip
Net carbs 17.79g 13.09g Red potato
Carbs 19.59g 17.99g Red potato
Magnesium 28mg 29mg Parsnip
Calcium 9mg 36mg Parsnip
Potassium 545mg 375mg Red potato
Iron 0.7mg 0.59mg Red potato
Sugar 1.43g 4.8g Red potato
Fiber 1.8g 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.174mg 0.12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Phosphorus 72mg 71mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 10mg Parsnip
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Red potato
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.173mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.7mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.09mg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Folate 27µg 67µg Parsnip
Choline 18.9mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.05g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.047g Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Red potato 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
16%
Red potato
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.