Parsnip vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between parsnip and English muffins?
- Parsnip is higher in vitamin C, manganese, fiber, folate, and potassium; however, English muffins are richer in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- English muffins' daily need coverage for sodium is 20% more.
- English muffins contain 170 times less vitamin C than parsnip. Parsnip contains 17mg of vitamin C, while English muffins contain 0.1mg.
- Parsnip has less sodium.
- English muffins have a lower glycemic index (77) than parsnip (97).
We used Parsnips, raw and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +101.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +541.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +500% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +155.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +144.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +169.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1789.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 10mg | 464mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0.1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
| Protein | 1.2g | 7.7g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 133mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 46g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.357mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 2.7g | 9% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 235kcal | 8% |
| Folate | 67µg | 37µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.154mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.181mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 131mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.888g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 1.566mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.89mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.043mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.446mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 52mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.259g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.302g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.209g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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