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Parsnip vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parsnip and Fajita

  • Parsnip has more Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin C, while Fajita has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Sodium is 34% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Parsnip is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
6
:
4
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Calcium +176.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +748.5%
Contains more Iron +67.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.1%
Contains more Zinc +132.2%
Contains more Selenium +827.8%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +176.9%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +748.5%
Contains more Iron +67.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.1%
Contains more Zinc +132.2%
Contains more Selenium +827.8%

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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
5
:
6
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Vitamin E +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin K +11150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +582.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Parsnip
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%
Fajita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin K +11150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +582.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
2
:
3
Fajita
Fajita
Contains more Carbs +706.7%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Protein +1446.7%
Contains more Fats +1810%
Contains more Other +193.9%
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Fajita
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Carbs +706.7%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Protein +1446.7%
Contains more Fats +1810%
Contains more Other +193.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
1
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2
Fajita
Fajita
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1983%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2217%
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1983%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2217%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 2.23g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 0.3g 5.73g Fajita
Carbs 17.99g 2.23g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 135kcal Fajita
Sugar 4.8g 0g Fajita
Fiber 4.9g 0g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 13mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.99mg Fajita
Magnesium 29mg 22mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 375mg 284mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 799mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.12mg 0.03mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.066mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.22mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 67µg 4µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.2µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 1.596g Parsnip
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Fajita
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
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.546g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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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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

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.