Parsnip vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between parsnip and beef
- Parsnip is higher in manganese, yet beef is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 175% more than parsnip.
- Parsnip contains 62 times more Manganese than beef. While parsnip contains 0.56mg of Manganese, beef contains only 0.009mg.
- The glycemic index of beef is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6122.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +415.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +527.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +264.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1311.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +496% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1306.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +857.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +722.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +643.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +390% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2195.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2080% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2341.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1031.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 75kcal | 169kcal |
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| Protein | 1.2g | 27.55g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 6.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 13.09g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 17.99g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 85mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 36mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 375mg | 352mg |
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 3.04mg |
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| Sugar | 4.8g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 3.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 71mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 10mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 5.76mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.481mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.669mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 4.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.375g |
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| Choline | 75.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.05g | 2.595g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.112g | 2.734g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.532g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.359mg |
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| Threonine | 1.534mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.52mg |
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| Leucine | 2.833mg |
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| Lysine | 3.178mg |
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| Methionine | 0.871mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg |
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| Valine | 1.603mg |
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| Histidine | 1.244mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.545g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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.
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.