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Parsnip vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between parsnip and cervelat?

  • Parsnip is richer in fiber, while cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, and zinc.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 229% higher.
  • Parsnip is lower in sodium.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index (97) than cervelat (28).

We used Parsnips, raw and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork types in this comparison.

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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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +245.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1027.8%

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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1630.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +3250%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +515.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~16.6mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +440.2%
Contains more WaterWater +76%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1354.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10043.3%
Contains more OtherOther +268.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11480.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2453.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg 229%
Sodium 10mg 1300mg 56%
Saturated fat 0.05g 11.51g 52%
Fats 0.3g 30.43g 46%
Selenium 1.8µg 20.3µg 34%
Protein 1.2g 17.45g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 12.97g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Manganese 0.56mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4.31mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.33mg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Iron 0.59mg 2.04mg 18%
Zinc 0.59mg 2.56mg 18%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 1.3µg 18%
Folate 67µg 2µg 16%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Calories 75kcal 362kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.26mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.22mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.2g 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Phosphorus 71mg 111mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.15mg 5%
Carbs 17.99g 3.33g 5%
Magnesium 29mg 14mg 4%
Copper 0.12mg 0.15mg 3%
Potassium 375mg 260mg 3%
Calcium 36mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin C 17mg 16.6mg 0%
Net carbs 13.09g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 0.85g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Cervelat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Parsnip
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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.

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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.