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Candy bar vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between candy bar and parsnip

  • Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, and magnesium, yet parsnip is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11762% more than parsnip.
  • Candy bar contains 94 times more saturated fat than parsnip. While candy bar contains 4.678g of saturated fat, parsnip contains only 0.05g.
  • The glycemic index of candy bar is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +279.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +64.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +545%
Contains more ZincZinc +567.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +333.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
~equal in Potassium ~375mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 EVitamin E +175.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1031.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169900%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +1191.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.5%
Contains more OtherOther +83.7%
Contains more WaterWater +4870.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 +14829.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22559.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.09mg 11762%
Copper 0.774mg 0.12mg 73%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.047g 71%
Fats 33.7g 0.3g 51%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.7mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.112g 42%
Phosphorus 308mg 71mg 34%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.59mg 30%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.56mg 30%
Protein 15.5g 1.2g 29%
Calories 522kcal 75kcal 22%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.05g 21%
Magnesium 110mg 29mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 1.49mg 17%
Carbs 47.4g 17.99g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.05mg 7%
Sodium 156mg 10mg 6%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Iron 0.97mg 0.59mg 5%
Selenium 4.7µg 1.8µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.6mg 5%
Calcium 78mg 36mg 4%
Fiber 4.1g 4.9g 3%
Folate 75µg 67µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Potassium 407mg 375mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 4.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.628g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.