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Bell pepper vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bell pepper and Parsnip

  • Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Parsnip has more Manganese, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 70% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Bell pepper. Bell pepper contains 0.224mg of Vitamin B6, while Parsnip contains 0.09mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Peppers, sweet, green, 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 Sodium -70%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +73.5%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +114.3%
Contains more Zinc +353.8%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +359%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +73.5%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +114.3%
Contains more Zinc +353.8%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +359%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +506.1%
Contains more Folate +570%
Contains more Vitamin K +204.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +506.1%
Contains more Folate +570%
Contains more Vitamin K +204.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Protein +39.5%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +287.7%
Contains more Other +122.7%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 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 Water +18.1%
Contains more Protein +39.5%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +287.7%
Contains more Other +122.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bell pepper Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 2.94g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 0.86g 1.2g Parsnip
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 4.64g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 20kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g 4.8g Bell pepper
Fiber 1.7g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 10mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 0.34mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Magnesium 10mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 20mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 175mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 3mg 10mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.13mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.066mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.122mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 370IU 0IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 0.37mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 80.4mg 17mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.48mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.099mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.224mg 0.09mg Bell pepper
Folate 10µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 7.4µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g 0.047g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Bell pepper 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
34%
Bell pepper
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Bell pepper
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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 Sugar?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.