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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)