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Sweet potato leaves vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sweet potato leaves and Parsnip

  • Sweet potato leaves have more Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Parsnip is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C.
  • Sweet potato leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 233% more than Parsnip.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweet potato leaves, 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 Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 50% 35% 45% 1% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +64.4%
Contains more Magnesium +141.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.1%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +590%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1243.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 227% 0% 0% 37% 39% 80% 22% 14% 44% 0% 0% 756%
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 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +590%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1243.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +107.5%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Other +39.8%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Equal in Water - 79.53
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.49 g
Fats: 0.51 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 86.81 g
Other: 1.37 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 +107.5%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Other +39.8%
Contains more Carbs +104%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +460%
31% 6% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +385.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +460%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato leaves Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 3.52g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 2.49g 1.2g Sweet potato leaves
Fats 0.51g 0.3g Sweet potato leaves
Carbs 8.82g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 42kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g Sweet potato leaves
Fiber 5.3g 4.9g Sweet potato leaves
Calcium 78mg 36mg Sweet potato leaves
Iron 0.97mg 0.59mg Sweet potato leaves
Magnesium 70mg 29mg Sweet potato leaves
Phosphorus 81mg 71mg Sweet potato leaves
Potassium 508mg 375mg Sweet potato leaves
Sodium 6mg 10mg Sweet potato leaves
Zinc 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.9µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 3778IU 0IU Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin A RAE 189µg 0µg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 11mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.156mg 0.09mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B2 0.345mg 0.05mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B3 1.13mg 0.7mg Sweet potato leaves
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.09mg Sweet potato leaves
Folate 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 302.2µg 22.5µg Sweet potato leaves
Tryptophan 0.035mg Sweet potato leaves
Lysine 0.228mg Sweet potato leaves
Methionine 0.086mg Sweet potato leaves
Saturated Fat 0.111g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.047g Sweet potato leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato leaves 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
101%
Sweet potato leaves
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Sweet potato leaves
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Sweet potato leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169303/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.