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Balsamic vinegar vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between balsamic vinegar and parsnip?

  • The amount of vitamin C, manganese, copper, potassium, and phosphorus in parsnip is higher than in balsamic vinegar.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 19% more.
  • Parsnip contains 3 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, while parsnip contains 4.8g.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a lower glycemic index (50) than parsnip (97).

We used Vinegar, balsamic and Parsnips, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
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 +22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +234.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +361.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +637.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +273.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +327.5%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 OtherOther +515.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~17.99g
~equal in Water ~79.53g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Parsnip DV% diff.
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.56mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Folate 67µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Copper 0.026mg 0.12mg 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 8%
Potassium 112mg 375mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Phosphorus 19mg 71mg 7%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.59mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 29mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Iron 0.72mg 0.59mg 2%
Calories 88kcal 75kcal 1%
Protein 0.49g 1.2g 1%
Calcium 27mg 36mg 1%
Sodium 23mg 10mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.3g 0%
Carbs 17.03g 17.99g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 4.8g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.