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Water chestnuts vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Water chestnuts and Parsnip?

  • Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, while Parsnip is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Manganese, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Water chestnuts' daily need coverage for Copper is 23% higher.
  • Parsnip has 4 times less Vitamin B2 than Water chestnuts. Water chestnuts have 0.2mg of Vitamin B2, while Parsnip has 0.05mg.

We used Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw 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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
2
:
8
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Iron +883.3%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Water chestnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Potassium +55.7%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Iron +883.3%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%

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.
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
4
:
5
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +7400%
Water chestnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Parsnip
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 B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +7400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
3
:
2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +33.1%
Contains more Other +12.2%
Contains more Fats +200%
Equal in Water - 79.53
Water chestnuts
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Parsnip
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 +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +33.1%
Contains more Other +12.2%
Contains more Fats +200%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts
1
:
2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5500%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047
Water chestnuts
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5500%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water chestnuts Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 20.94g 13.09g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.4g 1.2g Water chestnuts
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 23.94g 17.99g Water chestnuts
Calories 97kcal 75kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 4.8g 4.8g
Fiber 3g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 11mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 0.06mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Magnesium 22mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 63mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 584mg 375mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 14mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.5mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.326mg 0.12mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.331mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.2mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 4mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.09mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.05mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.7mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 0.09mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 0.3µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.05g Water chestnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Water chestnuts 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
21%
Water chestnuts
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Water chestnuts
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (4.8 g)
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 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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.