Watermelon vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between watermelon and parsnip
- Watermelon is richer in vitamin A, yet parsnip is richer in manganese, vitamin K, fiber, folate, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, phosphorus, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for parsnip is 23% higher.
- Watermelon has a lower glycemic index than parsnip.
Food types used in this article are Watermelon, raw 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 less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +190% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +414.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +234.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +145.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +185.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +490% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +545.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1373.7% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +109.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2880% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +293.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +171.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2133.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.56mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 22.5µg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 4.9g | 18% |
| Folate | 3µg | 67µg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 8.1mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 1.49mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.12mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 71mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 0.6mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 375mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 29mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.59mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.59mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.178mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 36mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1.8µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.55g | 17.99g | 3% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 75kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.61g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.15g | 13.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.2g | 4.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.037g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.006mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +308.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
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 | -68% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +202.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.047g
