Shallot vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shallot and parsnip
- Shallot is higher in vitamin B6 and iron, yet parsnip is higher in vitamin K, manganese, vitamin C, vitamin E, folate, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Shallot covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 20% more than parsnip.
- Shallot contains 2 times more iron than parsnip. While shallot contains 1.2mg of iron, parsnip contains only 0.59mg.
- The glycemic index of shallot is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Shallots, raw 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 IronIron | +103.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +283.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2712.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +97.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.5% |
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Carbs
~17.99g
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Water
~79.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.09mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 22.5µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.56mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1.49mg | 10% |
| Folate | 34µg | 67µg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.59mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 4.9g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 0.6mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 1.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.59mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 334mg | 375mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Calories | 72kcal | 75kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 17.99g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 13.09g | N/A |
| Calcium | 37mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.87g | 4.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0% |
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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)