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Parsnip vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between parsnip and eggnog

  • Parsnip is higher in manganese, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and copper, yet eggnog is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
  • Parsnip covers your daily manganese needs 24% more than eggnog.
  • The amount of saturated fat in parsnip is lower.
  • The glycemic index of eggnog is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Eggnog.

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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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.3%
Contains more IronIron +195%
Contains more CopperCopper +823.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%

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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +609.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7400%
Contains more FolateFolate +6600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.5%
Contains more OtherOther +46.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +279.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1296.7%
~equal in Water ~82.54g

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
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1062.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Eggnog DV% diff.
Manganese 0.56mg 0.005mg 24%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.3µg 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg 19%
Folate 67µg 1µg 17%
Vitamin C 17mg 1.5mg 17%
Copper 0.12mg 0.013mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.05g 2.591g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.19mg 11%
Calcium 36mg 130mg 9%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.21mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 59µg 7%
Protein 1.2g 4.55g 7%
Fats 0.3g 4.19g 6%
Potassium 375mg 165mg 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU 6%
Phosphorus 71mg 109mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.034mg 5%
Iron 0.59mg 0.2mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.105mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.417mg 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 4.2µg 4%
Carbs 17.99g 8.05g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 1.302g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.05mg 3%
Sodium 10mg 54mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 19mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.198g 1%
Calories 75kcal 88kcal 1%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.46mg 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 8.05g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.541g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.