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Salsify vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Salsify and Parsnip?

  • Salsify is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Parsnip is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin E, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 19% higher.
  • Parsnip has 3 times less Vitamin B2 than Salsify. Salsify has 0.173mg of Vitamin B2, while Parsnip has 0.05mg.

We used Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 13% 14% 25% 21% 23% 8.2% 24% 2.1% 27% 3.3%
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 CalciumCalcium +30.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Iron ~0.59mg

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 15% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 40% 7.4% 17% 50% 0% 0.75% 11% 14%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +246%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7400%
Contains more FolateFolate +346.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 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 +127.5%
Contains more FatsFats +76.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.1%
Contains more OtherOther +32.4%
~equal in Water ~79.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 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 -18%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.4%
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.
Salsify Parsnip
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Parsnip Opinion
Calories 68kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Protein 2.73g 1.2g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Parsnip
Vitamin C 4.6mg 17mg Parsnip
Net carbs 12.26g 13.09g Parsnip
Carbs 15.36g 17.99g Parsnip
Magnesium 18mg 29mg Parsnip
Calcium 47mg 36mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 375mg Parsnip
Iron 0.55mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Sugar 2.9g 4.8g Salsify
Fiber 3.1g 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.07mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.3mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 56mg 71mg Parsnip
Sodium 16mg 10mg Parsnip
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.21mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.05mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.09mg Salsify
Vitamin K 0.3µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Folate 15µg 67µg Parsnip
Choline 25.9mg Salsify
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.05g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.047g Salsify

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsify 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
13%
Salsify
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.