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Béchamel sauce vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between béchamel sauce and parsnip

  • Béchamel sauce has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, parsnip is higher in manganese, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and copper.
  • Parsnip covers your daily need for manganese, 23% more than béchamel sauce.
  • Parsnip has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, homemade, white, thin 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
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 CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.1%
Contains more IronIron +181%
Contains more CopperCopper +823.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +40.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2233.3%

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 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +268%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +776.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3650%
Contains more FolateFolate +644.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 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 ProteinProtein +214.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2143.3%
Contains more OtherOther +46.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.1%
~equal in Water ~79.53g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2283.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3274.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Béchamel sauce Parsnip
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Béchamel sauce Parsnip DV% diff.
Manganese 0.024mg 0.56mg 23%
Fiber 0.1g 4.9g 19%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 22.5µg 18%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 17mg 18%
Folate 9µg 67µg 15%
Sodium 328mg 10mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Copper 0.013mg 0.12mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.05mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.152g 0.05g 10%
Fats 6.73g 0.3g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.586g 0.047g 10%
Calcium 126mg 36mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1.49mg 9%
Vitamin A 73µg 0µg 8%
Potassium 163mg 375mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.67g 0.112g 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 0IU 6%
Iron 0.21mg 0.59mg 5%
Protein 3.77g 1.2g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.339mg 0.6mg 5%
Phosphorus 101mg 71mg 4%
Carbs 7.4g 17.99g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.09mg 4%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.261mg 0.7mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 29mg 3%
Selenium 3.3µg 1.8µg 3%
Calories 105kcal 75kcal 2%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.59mg 2%
Net carbs 7.3g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 4.78g 4.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0%
Valine 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Béchamel sauce 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
15%
Béchamel sauce
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Béchamel sauce
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.102g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce 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. 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.