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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.
  • Fajita has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fajita is 42, while the glycemic index of parsnip is 97.

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.
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%
Fajita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 25% 37% 10% 37% 119% 104% 8.6% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +748.5%
Contains more IronIron +67.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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%
Fajita
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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 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 25% 49% 90% 44% 89% 68% 0.5% 3% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11150%
Contains more FolateFolate +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +582.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Fajita
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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 CarbsCarbs +706.7%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1446.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1810%
Contains more OtherOther +193.9%

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
Fajita
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32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.596 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.089 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1983%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Protein 1.2g 18.56g 35%
Sodium 10mg 799mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Phosphorus 71mg 277mg 29%
Selenium 1.8µg 16.7µg 27%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4.779mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.387mg 23%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.066mg 21%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.2µg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Folate 67µg 4µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.213mg 13%
Choline 67.8mg 12%
Copper 0.12mg 0.03mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.22mg 8%
Fats 0.3g 5.73g 8%
Zinc 0.59mg 1.37mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.05g 1.596g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.089g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 2.333g 6%
Iron 0.59mg 0.99mg 5%
Carbs 17.99g 2.23g 5%
Calories 75kcal 135kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.726mg 3%
Potassium 375mg 284mg 3%
Calcium 36mg 13mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 2.23g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.56mg 0%
Lysine 1.857mg 0%
Methionine 0.552mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0%
Valine 0.847mg 0%
Histidine 0.68mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
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.