Sweet potato vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sweet potatoes and parsnip?
- Sweet potatoes are richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5, while parsnip is higher in vitamin K, folate, fiber, and vitamin E.
- Sweet potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 384% higher.
- Parsnip has 3 times less vitamin B6 than sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes have 0.286mg of vitamin B6, while parsnip has 0.09mg.
- Parsnip is lower in sugar.
- Parsnip has a higher glycemic index (97) than sweet potatoes (70).
We used Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
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 CVitamin C | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +217.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +109.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +878.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1016.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
~equal in
Water
~79.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5500% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.05g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 961µg | 0µg | 107% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 22.5µg | 17% |
| Folate | 6µg | 67µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 4.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 0.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 1.49mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.487mg | 0.7mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.497mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 1.8µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 375mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.59mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.01g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 90kcal | 75kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.71g | 17.99g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.5g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.41g | 13.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 29mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.48g | 4.8g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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
47%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.