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Parsnip vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parsnip and Bell pepper

  • Parsnip has more Manganese, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Copper, while Bell pepper has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bell pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 70% higher.
  • Bell pepper contains 7 times less Folate than Parsnip. Parsnip contains 67µg of Folate, while Bell pepper contains 10µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, 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.
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +73.5%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +114.3%
Contains more Zinc +353.8%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +359%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +73.5%
Contains more Magnesium +190%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +114.3%
Contains more Zinc +353.8%
Contains more Copper +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +359%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -70%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +506.1%
Contains more Folate +570%
Contains more Vitamin K +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin E +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +506.1%
Contains more Folate +570%
Contains more Vitamin K +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.5%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +287.7%
Contains more Other +122.7%
Contains more Water +18.1%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +39.5%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Carbs +287.7%
Contains more Other +122.7%
Contains more Water +18.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.9%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Bell pepper
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 Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 2.94g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 0.86g Parsnip
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 4.64g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 20kcal Parsnip
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 4.8g 2.4g Bell pepper
Fiber 4.9g 1.7g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 10mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.34mg Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 10mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 20mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 175mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 0.59mg 0.13mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.066mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.122mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 0µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 370IU Bell pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Bell pepper
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.37mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.057mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.028mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.48mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.099mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.224mg Bell pepper
Folate 67µg 10µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 7.4µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.012mg Bell pepper
Threonine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Isoleucine 0.024mg Bell pepper
Leucine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Lysine 0.039mg Bell pepper
Methionine 0.007mg Bell pepper
Phenylalanine 0.092mg Bell pepper
Valine 0.036mg Bell pepper
Histidine 0.01mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.058g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.008g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.062g Bell pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Bell pepper
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
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.