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Lima bean vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lima bean and Parsnip

  • Lima bean has more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Parsnip is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Lima bean covers your daily Iron needs 23% more than Parsnip.
  • Parsnip has 2 times less Copper than Lima bean. Lima bean has 0.235mg of Copper, while Parsnip has 0.12mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
8
:
2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Iron +305.1%
Contains more Magnesium +48.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +61%
Contains more Copper +95.8%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +111.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.56
Lima bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 90% 31% 48% 45% 1% 26% 79% 68% 25%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +305.1%
Contains more Magnesium +48.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +61%
Contains more Copper +95.8%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +111.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.56

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.
Lima bean
Lima bean
4
:
5
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +727.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1025%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05
Lima bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 41% 13% 8% 26% 38% 63% 0% 5%
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 B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +727.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1025%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
4
:
1
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +550%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +17.3%
Contains more Water +14%
Lima bean
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 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 +550%
Contains more Fats +26.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +17.3%
Contains more Water +14%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lima bean
Lima bean
1
:
2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.4%
Lima bean
30% 12% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +263.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lima bean Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 13.88g 13.09g Lima bean
Protein 7.8g 1.2g Lima bean
Fats 0.38g 0.3g Lima bean
Carbs 20.88g 17.99g Lima bean
Calories 115kcal 75kcal Lima bean
Sugar 2.9g 4.8g Lima bean
Fiber 7g 4.9g Lima bean
Calcium 17mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 2.39mg 0.59mg Lima bean
Magnesium 43mg 29mg Lima bean
Phosphorus 111mg 71mg Lima bean
Potassium 508mg 375mg Lima bean
Sodium 2mg 10mg Lima bean
Zinc 0.95mg 0.59mg Lima bean
Copper 0.235mg 0.12mg Lima bean
Manganese 0.516mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 4.5µg 1.8µg Lima bean
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.161mg 0.09mg Lima bean
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.05mg Lima bean
Vitamin B3 0.421mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.422mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.09mg Lima bean
Folate 83µg 67µg Lima bean
Vitamin K 2µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.092mg Lima bean
Threonine 0.337mg Lima bean
Isoleucine 0.411mg Lima bean
Leucine 0.673mg Lima bean
Lysine 0.523mg Lima bean
Methionine 0.099mg Lima bean
Phenylalanine 0.449mg Lima bean
Valine 0.469mg Lima bean
Histidine 0.238mg Lima bean
Saturated Fat 0.089g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.047g Lima bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lima bean 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
16%
Lima bean
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Lima bean
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima bean
Lima bean contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima bean
Lima bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima bean
Lima bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lima bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/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.