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Lamb vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lamb and parsnip

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and phosphorus; however, parsnip is richer in manganese, fiber, and vitamin C.
  • Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% more than parsnip.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsnip is 97, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 IronIron +218.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +655.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1366.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2445.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.12mg

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.
Lamb
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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% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +851.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +964.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +389.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +272.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +1943.3%
Contains more FatsFats +6880%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +48%
Contains more OtherOther +19.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 +7775%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3112.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb 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 Lamb Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Protein 24.52g 1.2g 47%
Selenium 26.4µg 1.8µg 45%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.05g 40%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.7mg 37%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.59mg 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Fats 20.94g 0.3g 32%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.56mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.112g 22%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Phosphorus 188mg 71mg 17%
Iron 1.88mg 0.59mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.05mg 15%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 22.5µg 15%
Folate 18µg 67µg 12%
Calories 294kcal 75kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.047g 10%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.49mg 9%
Carbs 0g 17.99g 6%
Sodium 72mg 10mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.09mg 3%
Potassium 310mg 375mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 36mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 13.09g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.8g N/A
Copper 0.119mg 0.12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.