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Parsnip vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between parsnip and fast food

  • Parsnip is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K, yet fast food is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than parsnip.
  • The amount of saturated fat in parsnip is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fast food is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.2%
Contains more IronIron +418.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +327.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1027.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Copper ~0.121mg

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%
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +359.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +626%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +702.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.4%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +106.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1276.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3903.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.1%
Contains more OtherOther +55.1%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4217%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3474.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Selenium 1.8µg 20.3µg 34%
Protein 1.2g 16.52g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 5.617mg 31%
Iron 0.59mg 3.06mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.363mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.05g 4.493g 20%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.317mg 19%
Fats 0.3g 12.01g 18%
Zinc 0.59mg 2.52mg 18%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 4.9µg 15%
Sodium 10mg 331mg 14%
Fiber 4.9g 1.7g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 4.835g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.68g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Calories 75kcal 297kcal 11%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.357mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.212mg 9%
Phosphorus 71mg 134mg 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.38mg 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Potassium 375mg 197mg 5%
Carbs 17.99g 31.5g 5%
Folate 67µg 80µg 3%
Calcium 36mg 62mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.53mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 29mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 4.8g 4.88g N/A
Copper 0.12mg 0.121mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.