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Taro leaves vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro leaves and Parsnip different?

  • Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, while Parsnip is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Taro leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin K 72% more than Parsnip.

Taro leaves, raw 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 +197.2%
Contains more Iron +281.4%
Contains more Magnesium +55.2%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +27.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.9%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +197.2%
Contains more Iron +281.4%
Contains more Magnesium +55.2%
Contains more Potassium +72.8%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +27.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.9%
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 E +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +812%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +382.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +614.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 290% 41% 0% 174% 53% 106% 29% 6% 34% 95% 0% 272%
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 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +812%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.2%
Contains more Folate +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +382.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +614.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +315%
Contains more Fats +146.7%
Contains more Other +95.9%
Contains more Carbs +168.5%
Equal in Water - 79.53
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 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 +315%
Contains more Fats +146.7%
Contains more Other +95.9%
Contains more Carbs +168.5%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +553.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +553.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro leaves Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 3g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 4.98g 1.2g Taro leaves
Fats 0.74g 0.3g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.7g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 42kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 3.01g 4.8g Taro leaves
Fiber 3.7g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 107mg 36mg Taro leaves
Iron 2.25mg 0.59mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 45mg 29mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 60mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 648mg 375mg Taro leaves
Sodium 3mg 10mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.41mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.27mg 0.12mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.714mg 0.56mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.9µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 4825IU 0IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 241µg 0µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 2.02mg 1.49mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 52mg 17mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.09mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.05mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 1.513mg 0.7mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.146mg 0.09mg Taro leaves
Folate 126µg 67µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 108.6µg 22.5µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.114mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.151g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.307g 0.047g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taro 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
91%
Taro leaves
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Taro leaves
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.101g)
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.

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. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/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.