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Chicken sandwich vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between chicken sandwich and parsnip

  • Chicken sandwich has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and iron; however, parsnip is richer in vitamin C, manganese, and fiber.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 44% more than parsnip.
  • Parsnip has 75 times less sodium than chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 753mg of sodium, while parsnip has 10mg.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsnip is 97, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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 +61.1%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1005.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.59mg

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% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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 EVitamin E +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1002.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +164.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 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 +1256.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3630%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.1%
Contains more OtherOther +175.5%
Contains more WaterWater +62.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 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 +3900.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6659.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 0.7mg 44%
Selenium 19.9µg 1.8µg 33%
Sodium 753mg 10mg 32%
Protein 16.28g 1.2g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.09mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 0.047g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.05mg 19%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 17mg 18%
Fats 11.19g 0.3g 17%
Phosphorus 185mg 71mg 16%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.56mg 15%
Iron 1.77mg 0.59mg 15%
Fiber 1.4g 4.9g 14%
Cholesterol 35mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 22.5µg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 0.6mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.09mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 0.112g 11%
Saturated fat 2.123g 0.05g 9%
Calories 250kcal 75kcal 9%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 1.49mg 6%
Copper 0.067mg 0.12mg 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Folate 47µg 67µg 5%
Potassium 245mg 375mg 4%
Calcium 58mg 36mg 2%
Carbs 20.89g 17.99g 1%
Magnesium 24mg 29mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 19.49g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 3.64g 4.8g N/A
Zinc 0.61mg 0.59mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich 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
44%
Chicken sandwich
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.073g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.