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Parsnip vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Parsnip and Halva

  • Parsnip is higher in Vitamin C, yet Halva is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Halva covers your daily Copper needs 120% more than Parsnip.
  • Parsnip contains 170 times more Vitamin C than Halva. While Parsnip contains 17mg of Vitamin C, Halva contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Parsnip is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Candies, halavah, 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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
3
:
7
Halva
Halva
Contains more Potassium +100.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Iron +667.8%
Contains more Magnesium +651.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.9%
Contains more Zinc +632.2%
Contains more Copper +901.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.9%
Contains more Selenium +538.9%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Halva
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 170% 156% 261% 17% 26% 118% 401% 114% 63%
Contains more Potassium +100.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Iron +667.8%
Contains more Magnesium +651.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +754.9%
Contains more Zinc +632.2%
Contains more Copper +901.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.9%
Contains more Selenium +538.9%
Equal in Calcium - 33

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
6
:
6
Halva
Halva
Contains more Vitamin C +16900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 65
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%
Halva
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 106% 21% 54% 11% 81% 49% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +16900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
1
:
4
Halva
Halva
Contains more Water +2067%
Contains more Protein +940.8%
Contains more Fats +7073.3%
Contains more Carbs +236.2%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Halva
12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Water +2067%
Contains more Protein +940.8%
Contains more Fats +7073.3%
Contains more Carbs +236.2%
Contains more Other +86.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
1
:
2
Halva
Halva
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7216.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17944.7%
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Halva
20% 39% 41%
Saturated Fat: 4.127 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.481 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7216.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17944.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Halva Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 55.99g Halva
Protein 1.2g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0.3g 21.52g Halva
Carbs 17.99g 60.49g Halva
Calories 75kcal 469kcal Halva
Sugar 4.8g Halva
Fiber 4.9g 4.5g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 33mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 4.53mg Halva
Magnesium 29mg 218mg Halva
Phosphorus 71mg 607mg Halva
Potassium 375mg 187mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 195mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 4.32mg Halva
Copper 0.12mg 1.202mg Halva
Manganese 0.56mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 1.8µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Halva
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 0.1mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.174mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.348mg Halva
Folate 67µg 65µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 4.127g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Halva
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
27%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/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.