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Cinnamon vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cinnamon and Parsnip different?

  • Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin K, while Parsnip is higher in Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily need of Manganese 735% more than Parsnip.
  • Cinnamon contains 28 times more Calcium than Parsnip. Cinnamon contains 1002mg of Calcium, while Parsnip contains 36mg.

Spices, cinnamon, ground and Parsnips, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +2683.3%
Contains more Iron +1310.2%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +210.2%
Contains more Copper +182.5%
Contains more Manganese +3018.9%
Contains more Selenium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Equal in Sodium - 10
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +2683.3%
Contains more Iron +1310.2%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Zinc +210.2%
Contains more Copper +182.5%
Contains more Manganese +3018.9%
Contains more Selenium +72.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Equal in Sodium - 10

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +232.5%
Contains more Fats +313.3%
Contains more Carbs +348%
Contains more Other +267.3%
Contains more Water +651.7%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 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 Protein +232.5%
Contains more Fats +313.3%
Contains more Carbs +348%
Contains more Other +267.3%
Contains more Water +651.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 13.09g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 1.2g Cinnamon
Fats 1.24g 0.3g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 17.99g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 75kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 4.8g Cinnamon
Fiber 53.1g 4.9g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 36mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 0.59mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 29mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 431mg 375mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 10mg
Zinc 1.83mg 0.59mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.12mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.56mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 1.8µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 0IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 0µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 1.49mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.7mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.09mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 31.2µg 22.5µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.112g Cinnamon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.047g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon Parsnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
Cinnamon
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (10 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.