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Spirulina vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spirulina and Parsnip

  • Spirulina is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Parsnip is richer in Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Spirulina is 53% higher.
  • Spirulina contains 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Parsnip. Spirulina contains 0.342mg of Vitamin B2, while Parsnip contains 0.05mg.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, spirulina, 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 Iron +372.9%
Contains more Copper +397.5%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +195.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +195%
Contains more Manganese +201.1%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +372.9%
Contains more Copper +397.5%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +545.5%
Contains more Potassium +195.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +195%
Contains more Manganese +201.1%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%

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 B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +584%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Folate +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
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 B1 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +584%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Folate +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +393.3%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Carbs +643.4%
Contains more Other +63.3%
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 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 +393.3%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Carbs +643.4%
Contains more Other +63.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.4%
49% 12% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.135 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.106 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spirulina Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 2.02g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 5.92g 1.2g Spirulina
Fats 0.39g 0.3g Spirulina
Carbs 2.42g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 26kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 0.3g 4.8g Spirulina
Fiber 0.4g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 12mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 2.79mg 0.59mg Spirulina
Magnesium 19mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 11mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 127mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 98mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.2mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.597mg 0.12mg Spirulina
Manganese 0.186mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 56IU 0IU Spirulina
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Spirulina
Vitamin E 0.49mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 0.9mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.222mg 0.09mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.342mg 0.05mg Spirulina
Vitamin B3 1.196mg 0.7mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 9µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 2.5µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g 0.047g Spirulina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spirulina 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
18%
Spirulina
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Spirulina
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spirulina
Spirulina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/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.