Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Saffron vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between saffron and parsnip

  • Saffron is higher than parsnip in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Saffron covers your daily manganese needs 1211% more than parsnip.
  • The glycemic index of saffron is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron and Parsnips, raw.

Infographic

Saffron vs Parsnip infographic
Infographic link

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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
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 +810.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +359.7%
Contains more IronIron +1781.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +254.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4972.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +211.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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 +375.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +434%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1022.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 +852.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +263.4%
Contains more OtherOther +456.1%
Contains more WaterWater +568.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 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 +283%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4297.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Parsnip DV% diff.
Manganese 28.408mg 0.56mg 1211%
Iron 11.1mg 0.59mg 131%
Vitamin C 80.8mg 17mg 71%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.09mg 71%
Magnesium 264mg 29mg 56%
Potassium 1724mg 375mg 40%
Phosphorus 252mg 71mg 26%
Copper 0.328mg 0.12mg 23%
Protein 11.43g 1.2g 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.05mg 17%
Carbs 65.37g 17.99g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 0.047g 13%
Calories 310kcal 75kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Fats 5.85g 0.3g 9%
Calcium 111mg 36mg 8%
Folate 93µg 67µg 7%
Selenium 5.6µg 1.8µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.586g 0.05g 7%
Sodium 148mg 10mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.7mg 5%
Zinc 1.09mg 0.59mg 5%
Fiber 3.9g 4.9g 4%
Vitamin A 27µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.09mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 0.112g 1%
Net carbs 61.47g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
54%
Saffron
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.536g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.