Russet potato vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Russet potato and Parsnip
- Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, and Potassium, yet Parsnip is richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Russet potato is 20% higher.
- Russet potato contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Parsnip. Russet potato contains 1.348mg of Vitamin B3, while Parsnip contains 0.7mg.
Food types used in this article are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +145.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +260% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +293.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2028.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1025% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +157.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +119.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.8% |
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Water
~79.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.054 g
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 | -36% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3633.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 75kcal |
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| Protein | 2.63g | 1.2g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 17mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.14g | 13.09g |
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| Carbs | 21.44g | 17.99g |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 550mg | 375mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.59mg |
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| Sugar | 1.08g | 4.8g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 4.9g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.12mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.59mg |
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| Starch | 17.45g |
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| Phosphorus | 71mg | 71mg | |
| Sodium | 14mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 1.49mg |
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.56mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 1.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.348mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.354mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 22.5µg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 67µg |
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| Choline | 15mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.05g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.112g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.047g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.085mg |
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| Leucine | 0.125mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg |
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| Methionine | 0.041mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg |
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| Valine | 0.131mg |
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| Histidine | 0.044mg |
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| Fructose | 0.32g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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