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Maple syrup vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Maple syrup and Parsnip

  • Maple syrup has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Parsnip has more Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 102% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 25 times less Vitamin B2 than Maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of Vitamin B2, while Parsnip contains 0.05mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple 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 +183.3%
Contains more Zinc +149.2%
Contains more Manganese +419.3%
Contains more Iron +436.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3450%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Zinc +149.2%
Contains more Manganese +419.3%
Contains more Iron +436.4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +3450%
Contains more Potassium +76.9%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +566.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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 B2 +2440%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +764.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
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 B2 +2440%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +764.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +272.7%
Contains more Protein +2900%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +145.5%
Contains more Other +108.5%
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 Carbs +272.7%
Contains more Protein +2900%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Water +145.5%
Contains more Other +108.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.5%
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 67.04g 13.09g Maple syrup
Protein 0.04g 1.2g Parsnip
Fats 0.06g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 67.04g 17.99g Maple syrup
Calories 260kcal 75kcal Maple syrup
Fructose 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 60.46g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 0g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 102mg 36mg Maple syrup
Iron 0.11mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Magnesium 21mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 2mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 212mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 12mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 1.47mg 0.59mg Maple syrup
Copper 0.018mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 2.908mg 0.56mg Maple syrup
Selenium 0.6µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 0mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.05mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 0µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 0µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.05g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maple syrup 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
26%
Maple syrup
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.