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Brie vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brie and Parsnip

  • Brie is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Parsnip is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Brie is 87% higher.
  • Parsnip contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie 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.
Brie
Brie
4
:
6
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.8%
Contains more Zinc +303.4%
Contains more Selenium +705.6%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Potassium +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +531.6%
Contains more Manganese +1547.1%
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +411.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.8%
Contains more Zinc +303.4%
Contains more Selenium +705.6%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Potassium +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +531.6%
Contains more Manganese +1547.1%

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.
Brie
Brie
6
:
6
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +520.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +878.3%
Equal in Folate - 67
Brie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +520.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +878.3%
Equal in Folate - 67

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
3
:
2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +1629.2%
Contains more Fats +9126.7%
Contains more Other +175.5%
Contains more Carbs +3897.8%
Contains more Water +64.3%
Brie
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 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 +1629.2%
Contains more Fats +9126.7%
Contains more Other +175.5%
Contains more Carbs +3897.8%
Contains more Water +64.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
2
:
1
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7054.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1657.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7054.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1657.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 20.75g 1.2g Brie
Fats 27.68g 0.3g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 334kcal 75kcal Brie
Sugar 0.45g 4.8g Brie
Fiber 0g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 184mg 36mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Magnesium 20mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 188mg 71mg Brie
Potassium 152mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 629mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 2.38mg 0.59mg Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.034mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 14.5µg 1.8µg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU 0IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.05mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.6mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.09mg Brie
Folate 65µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 0µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.322mg Brie
Threonine 0.751mg Brie
Isoleucine 1.015mg Brie
Leucine 1.929mg Brie
Lysine 1.851mg Brie
Methionine 0.592mg Brie
Phenylalanine 1.158mg Brie
Valine 1.34mg Brie
Histidine 0.716mg Brie
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 17.41g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 0.112g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.047g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie 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
46%
Brie
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 619mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.