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Jerky vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jerky and Parsnip

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Folate, however, Parsnip is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 90% more than Parsnip.
  • Parsnip contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Jerky
Jerky
7
:
3
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Iron +818.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +473.2%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +1274.6%
Contains more Copper +89.2%
Contains more Selenium +494.4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +404.5%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +818.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +473.2%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +1274.6%
Contains more Copper +89.2%
Contains more Selenium +494.4%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Manganese +404.5%

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.
Jerky
Jerky
7
:
4
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +878.3%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
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 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +878.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +2666.7%
Contains more Fats +8433.3%
Contains more Other +598%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Water +240.5%
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 +2666.7%
Contains more Fats +8433.3%
Contains more Other +598%
Contains more Carbs +63.5%
Contains more Water +240.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
2
:
1
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9993.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2051.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9993.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2051.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 33.2g 1.2g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 0.3g Jerky
Carbs 11g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 410kcal 75kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 1.8g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 20mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 5.42mg 0.59mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 29mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 71mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 375mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 8.11mg 0.59mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.12mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 10.7µg 1.8µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0.49mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.09mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.05mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.7mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.09mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 67µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 10.85g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 0.112g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.047g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky 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
34%
Jerky
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 2071mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.