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Parsnip vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parsnip and Green bean

  • Parsnip has more Manganese, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin E , Fiber, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Green bean has more Vitamin K.
  • Green bean's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 21% higher.
  • Green bean contains 8 times less Vitamin B5 than Parsnip. Parsnip contains 0.6mg of Vitamin B5, while Green bean contains 0.074mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
7
:
3
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.8%
Contains more Potassium +156.8%
Contains more Zinc +136%
Contains more Copper +110.5%
Contains more Manganese +96.5%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.8%
Contains more Potassium +156.8%
Contains more Zinc +136%
Contains more Copper +110.5%
Contains more Manganese +96.5%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -90%

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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
7
:
3
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Vitamin E +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Folate +103%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.9%
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%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin E +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +710.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Folate +103%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin K +112.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
3
:
2
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Carbs +128.3%
Contains more Other +34.2%
Contains more Protein +57.5%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Carbs +128.3%
Contains more Other +34.2%
Contains more Protein +57.5%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
2
:
1
Green bean
Green bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.5%
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 4.68g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 1.89g Green bean
Fats 0.3g 0.28g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 7.88g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 35kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 3.63g Green bean
Fiber 4.9g 3.2g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 44mg Green bean
Iron 0.59mg 0.65mg Green bean
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 29mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 146mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.59mg 0.25mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.057mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.285mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0.2µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.46mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 9.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.074mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.097mg Green bean
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.614mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.074mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.056mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 33µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.02mg Green bean
Threonine 0.082mg Green bean
Isoleucine 0.069mg Green bean
Leucine 0.116mg Green bean
Lysine 0.091mg Green bean
Methionine 0.023mg Green bean
Phenylalanine 0.069mg Green bean
Valine 0.093mg Green bean
Histidine 0.035mg Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.064g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.011g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.145g Green bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Green bean
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
25%
Parsnip
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/nutrients
  2. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.