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Ground beef vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ground beef and Parsnip

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 104% more than Parsnip.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 Iron +284.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.8%
Contains more Zinc +889.8%
Contains more Selenium +961.1%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Copper +51.9%
Contains more Manganese +6122.2%
Equal in Calcium - 36
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +284.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.8%
Contains more Zinc +889.8%
Contains more Selenium +961.1%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +55.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Copper +51.9%
Contains more Manganese +6122.2%
Equal in Calcium - 36

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +475.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1141.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +675.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +475.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1141.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.2%
Contains more Folate +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +675.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1889.2%
Contains more Fats +5023.3%
Contains more Other +143.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36.3%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 Protein +1889.2%
Contains more Fats +5023.3%
Contains more Other +143.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6437.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +768.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6437.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +768.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 23.87g 1.2g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 0.3g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 241kcal 75kcal Ground beef
Sugar 0g 4.8g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 33mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 2.27mg 0.59mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 166mg 71mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 73mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 5.84mg 0.59mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.009mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 19.1µg 1.8µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.05mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.7mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.09mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Parsnip
Trans Fat 1.173g 0g Parsnip
Saturated Fat 6.073g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 0.112g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.047g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.