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Turnips, frozen, unprepared vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between turnips, frozen, unprepared and parsnip

  • Parsnip is richer than turnips, frozen, unprepared in manganese, folate, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin B5, copper, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for parsnip is 21% higher.

Food types used in this article are Turnips, frozen, unprepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 12% 26% 15% 3.8% 8.6% 3.3% 9.3% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more IronIron +18.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +321.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +688.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 0.33% 0% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.4% 11% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +466%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +737.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 96%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 2.94 g
Water: 95.67 g
Other: 0.19 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 WaterWater +20.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.4%
Contains more FatsFats +87.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +511.9%
Contains more OtherOther +415.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 9% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.085 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1020%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turnips, frozen, unprepared Parsnip DV% diff.
Manganese 0.071mg 0.56mg 21%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Folate 8µg 67µg 15%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 17mg 14%
Fiber 1.8g 4.9g 12%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.106mg 0.6mg 10%
Copper 0.045mg 0.12mg 8%
Potassium 137mg 375mg 7%
Phosphorus 20mg 71mg 7%
Carbs 2.94g 17.99g 5%
Magnesium 10mg 29mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.09mg 5%
Zinc 0.14mg 0.59mg 4%
Calories 16kcal 75kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.09mg 3%
Selenium 0.4µg 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.7mg 2%
Sodium 25mg 10mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 0.59mg 1%
Calcium 23mg 36mg 1%
Protein 1.04g 1.2g 0%
Fats 0.16g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 1.14g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0.112g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.085g 0.047g 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.042mg 0%
Leucine 0.038mg 0%
Lysine 0.041mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.02mg 0%
Valine 0.034mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turnips, frozen, unprepared Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
4%
Turnips, frozen, unprepared
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Turnips, frozen, unprepared
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turnips, frozen, unprepared
Turnips, frozen, unprepared is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnips, frozen, unprepared
Turnips, frozen, unprepared is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turnips, frozen, unprepared
Turnips, frozen, unprepared is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Turnips, frozen, unprepared - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170059/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.