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Parsnip vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Parsnip and Fortune cookie different?

  • Parsnip is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin E , and Copper, however, Fortune cookie is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Parsnip is 19% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 50 times more Vitamin E than Fortune cookie. While Parsnip contains 1.49mg of Vitamin E , Fortune cookie contains only 0.03mg.

Parsnips, raw and Cookies, fortune are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +200%
Contains more Magnesium +314.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +814.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.7%
Contains more Zinc +247.1%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +194.7%
Contains more Iron +144.1%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%
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 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +314.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.9%
Contains more Potassium +814.6%
Contains less Sodium -67.7%
Contains more Zinc +247.1%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +194.7%
Contains more Iron +144.1%
Contains more Selenium +61.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +4866.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1945.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 66
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 50% 2% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +4866.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1945.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +894.1%
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Carbs +366.9%
Contains more Other +12.2%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +894.1%
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Carbs +366.9%
Contains more Other +12.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +891.5%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1100.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +891.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 1.2g 4.2g Fortune cookie
Fats 0.3g 2.7g Fortune cookie
Carbs 17.99g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 75kcal 378kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 4.8g 45.42g Parsnip
Fiber 4.9g 1.6g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 12mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 1.44mg Fortune cookie
Magnesium 29mg 7mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 35mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 41mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 31mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.17mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.06mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.19mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 2.9µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.03mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.182mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.13mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.84mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.297mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.013mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 66µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin K 22.5µg 1.1µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.061mg Fortune cookie
Threonine 0.123mg Fortune cookie
Isoleucine 0.165mg Fortune cookie
Leucine 0.295mg Fortune cookie
Lysine 0.157mg Fortune cookie
Methionine 0.076mg Fortune cookie
Phenylalanine 0.203mg Fortune cookie
Valine 0.192mg Fortune cookie
Histidine 0.088mg Fortune cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.669g Parsnip
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 1.345g Fortune cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.466g Fortune cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Fortune cookie
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
15%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.619g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/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.