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Feta vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between feta and parsnip?

  • Feta is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and selenium; however, parsnip is richer in manganese.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 74% more.
  • Parsnip has less cholesterol.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index (27) than parsnip (97).

We used Cheese, feta and Parsnips, raw types in this article.

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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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 +1269.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +388.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +374.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +504.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
~equal in Iron ~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.
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1588%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +727.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1150%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +1084.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6993.3%
Contains more OtherOther +430.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +339.9%
Contains more WaterWater +44%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 +4027.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1157.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 0.05g 68%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.05mg 61%
Calcium 493mg 36mg 46%
Sodium 917mg 10mg 39%
Phosphorus 337mg 71mg 38%
Fats 21.28g 0.3g 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.09mg 26%
Protein 14.21g 1.2g 26%
Selenium 15µg 1.8µg 24%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.56mg 23%
Zinc 2.88mg 0.59mg 21%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 22.5µg 17%
Vitamin A 125µg 0µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 0.112g 11%
Copper 0.032mg 0.12mg 10%
Folate 32µg 67µg 9%
Calories 264kcal 75kcal 9%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.49mg 9%
Potassium 62mg 375mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.6mg 7%
Carbs 4.09g 17.99g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.09mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.047g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 0.7mg 2%
Iron 0.65mg 0.59mg 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 4.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
54%
Feta
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 907mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.896g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.