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.
- The glycemic index of halva 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +651.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +667.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +901.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +632.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +754.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +538.9% |
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 | +244.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +371.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +308% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +286.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +2067% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +940.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7073.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +236.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7216.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.12mg | 1.202mg | 120% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 607mg | 77% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 8.481g | 56% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 4.53mg | 49% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 218mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 4.32mg | 34% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 21.52g | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.424mg | 28% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 12.49g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 8.194g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.348mg | 20% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 469kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0.1mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 4.127g | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 11.5µg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.873mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 60.49g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 2.856mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.174mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 187mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.088mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 4.5g | 2% |
| Folate | 67µg | 65µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 55.99g | N/A |
| Calcium | 36mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halva is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.