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Meatball vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between meatball and parsnip

  • Meatball has more vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, parsnip is richer in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Meatball covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 71% more than parsnip.
  • Parsnip contains less sodium.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsnip is 97, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 +266.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +488.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +205.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +384.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%

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.
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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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 EVitamin E +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +942.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +1650%
Contains more FatsFats +2900%
Contains more OtherOther +308.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.9%
Contains more WaterWater +37.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 +1853.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9827.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.09mg 71%
Copper 0.706mg 0.12mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Protein 21g 1.2g 40%
Phosphorus 344mg 71mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.047g 31%
Manganese 0.56mg 24%
Sodium 550mg 10mg 23%
Iron 2.16mg 0.59mg 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin K 0µg 22.5µg 19%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Fats 9g 0.3g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.05mg 13%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.59mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 0.7mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.09mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.425g 0.05g 6%
Potassium 180mg 375mg 6%
Calories 197kcal 75kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 0.112g 5%
Carbs 8g 17.99g 3%
Magnesium 18mg 29mg 3%
Folate 78µg 67µg 3%
Selenium 0.8µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 1.49mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.6mg 2%
Calcium 25mg 36mg 1%
Fiber 4.6g 4.9g 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 4.8g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 540mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.375g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.