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Beef tenderloin vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef tenderloin and Parsnip?

  • Beef tenderloin is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Parsnip is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 103% more.

We used Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Iron +427.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.9%
Contains more Zinc +583.1%
Contains more Selenium +1172.2%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Equal in Copper - 0.12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +427.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.9%
Contains more Zinc +583.1%
Contains more Selenium +1172.2%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Equal in Copper - 0.12

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 B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
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 B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Folate +737.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1891.7%
Contains more Fats +8100%
Contains more Other +219.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.4%
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 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 +1891.7%
Contains more Fats +8100%
Contains more Other +219.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9069.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2027.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9069.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2027.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 23.9g 1.2g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 0.3g Beef tenderloin
Carbs 0g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 324kcal 75kcal Beef tenderloin
Sugar 0g 4.8g Beef tenderloin
Fiber 0g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 9mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 3.11mg 0.59mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 22mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 203mg 71mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 331mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 57mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 4.03mg 0.59mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.12mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.014mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 22.9µg 1.8µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.05mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.7mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.09mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 8µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 0µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 9.72g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 0.112g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 0.047g Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin 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
44%
Beef tenderloin
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.67g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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.
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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.