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Parsnip vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between parsnip and chicken sandwich

  • Parsnip has more vitamin C, manganese, and fiber; however, chicken sandwich is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 44% more than parsnip.
  • Chicken sandwich has 21 times less vitamin C than parsnip. Parsnip has 17mg of vitamin C, while chicken sandwich has 0.8mg.
  • Parsnip contains less sodium.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsnip is 97, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.1%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1005.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.61mg

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +164.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1002.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +62.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1256.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3630%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.1%
Contains more OtherOther +175.5%

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
22% 46% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3900.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6659.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 7.72mg 44%
Selenium 1.8µg 19.9µg 33%
Sodium 10mg 753mg 32%
Protein 1.2g 16.28g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.383mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 3.177g 21%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.3mg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 0.8mg 18%
Fats 0.3g 11.19g 17%
Phosphorus 71mg 185mg 16%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.219mg 15%
Iron 0.59mg 1.77mg 15%
Fiber 4.9g 1.4g 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg 12%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 8.5µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.2mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.23mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 4.481g 11%
Saturated fat 0.05g 2.123g 9%
Calories 75kcal 250kcal 9%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 2.41mg 6%
Copper 0.12mg 0.067mg 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Folate 67µg 47µg 5%
Potassium 375mg 245mg 4%
Calcium 36mg 58mg 2%
Carbs 17.99g 20.89g 1%
Magnesium 29mg 24mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 3.64g N/A
Zinc 0.59mg 0.61mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.073g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/nutrients
  2. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.