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Fast food vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fast food and parsnip

  • Fast food is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet parsnip is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than parsnip.
  • Fast food contains 90 times more saturated fat than parsnip. While fast food contains 4.493g of saturated fat, parsnip contains only 0.05g.
  • The glycemic index of fast food is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +72.2%
Contains more IronIron +418.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +327.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1027.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Copper ~0.12mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +702.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +359.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +1276.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3903.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.1%
Contains more OtherOther +55.1%
Contains more WaterWater +106.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +4217%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3474.5%
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.
Fast food Parsnip
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 1.8µg 34%
Protein 16.52g 1.2g 31%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.7mg 31%
Iron 3.06mg 0.59mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.05mg 24%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.05g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.09mg 19%
Fats 12.01g 0.3g 18%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.59mg 18%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 22.5µg 15%
Sodium 331mg 10mg 14%
Fiber 1.7g 4.9g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.112g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.047g 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Calories 297kcal 75kcal 11%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.56mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.09mg 9%
Phosphorus 134mg 71mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 1.49mg 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Potassium 197mg 375mg 5%
Carbs 31.5g 17.99g 5%
Folate 80µg 67µg 3%
Calcium 62mg 36mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 13.09g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 27mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 4.8g N/A
Copper 0.121mg 0.12mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.