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Gratin vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gratin and Parsnip

  • Gratin has more Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, while Parsnip has more Manganese, Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 23% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
Gratin
Gratin
7
:
3
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Calcium +230.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.59
Equal in Potassium - 375
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +230.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.59
Equal in Potassium - 375

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.
Gratin
Gratin
4
:
6
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Folate +509.1%
Gratin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Parsnip
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55%
Contains more Folate +509.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
3
:
2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +321.7%
Contains more Fats +2430%
Contains more Other +112.2%
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
Equal in Water - 79.53
Gratin
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +321.7%
Contains more Fats +2430%
Contains more Other +112.2%
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
Gratin
2
:
1
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1818.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +487.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1818.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +487.2%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Gratin Parsnip
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 5.06g 1.2g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.3g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 132kcal 75kcal Gratin
Sugar 4.8g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 119mg 36mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.59mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 113mg 71mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 375mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.69mg 0.59mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.12mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 2.7µg 1.8µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Gratin
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 9.9mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.05mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.7mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.09mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.112g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.047g Gratin

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Parsnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Gratin
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.683g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.