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Ham vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Ham and Parsnip

  • Ham has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Parsnip has more Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin C.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 55% more.
  • Parsnip is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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.
Ham
Ham
4
:
6
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Iron +150.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.1%
Contains more Zinc +388.1%
Contains more Selenium +983.3%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +51.9%
Contains more Manganese +937%
Ham
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +150.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.1%
Contains more Zinc +388.1%
Contains more Selenium +983.3%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +30.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +51.9%
Contains more Manganese +937%

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.
Ham
Ham
6
:
5
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +737.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +474.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +496%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Ham
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +737.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +474.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +496%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.9%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
3
:
2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +1644.2%
Contains more Fats +1743.3%
Contains more Other +345.9%
Contains more Carbs +1099.3%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Ham
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 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 +1644.2%
Contains more Fats +1743.3%
Contains more Other +345.9%
Contains more Carbs +1099.3%
Contains more Water +17.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
Ham
2
:
1
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2239.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1048.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Ham
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2239.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1048.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ham 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 Ham Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 20.93g 1.2g Ham
Fats 5.53g 0.3g Ham
Carbs 1.5g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 145kcal 75kcal Ham
Sugar 0g 4.8g Ham
Fiber 0g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 8mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 1.48mg 0.59mg Ham
Magnesium 14mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 196mg 71mg Ham
Potassium 287mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 1203mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 2.88mg 0.59mg Ham
Copper 0.079mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.054mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 19.5µg 1.8µg Ham
Vitamin E 0.25mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 0.09mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 0.05mg Ham
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 0.7mg Ham
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.09mg Ham
Folate 3µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin K 0µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.251mg Ham
Threonine 0.931mg Ham
Isoleucine 0.918mg Ham
Leucine 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.553mg Ham
Phenylalanine 0.904mg Ham
Valine 0.908mg Ham
Histidine 0.75mg Ham
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 1.81g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 0.112g Ham
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.047g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ham 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
45%
Ham
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1193mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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.
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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.