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Parsnip vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Parsnip and Horse meat different?

  • Parsnip is higher in Manganese, and Fiber, however, Horse meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Horse meat is 132% higher.

Parsnips, raw and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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
4
:
6
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Manganese +2445.5%
Contains more Iron +752.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.9%
Contains more Zinc +547.5%
Contains more Copper +42.5%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Equal in Potassium - 379
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Horse meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 189% 18% 106% 34% 8% 105% 57% 3% 74%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Manganese +2445.5%
Contains more Iron +752.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +247.9%
Contains more Zinc +547.5%
Contains more Copper +42.5%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Equal in Potassium - 379

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
:
5
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +591.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
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%
Horse meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 25% 28% 91% 0% 77% 0% 396% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +591.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
2
:
3
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Protein +2245%
Contains more Fats +1916.7%
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
Horse meat
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Protein +2245%
Contains more Fats +1916.7%
Contains more Other +86.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
1
:
2
Horse meat
Horse meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1792.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1708.5%
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Horse meat
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.85 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1792.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1708.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Horse meat Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 0g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 28.14g Horse meat
Fats 0.3g 6.05g Horse meat
Carbs 17.99g 0g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 175kcal Horse meat
Sugar 4.8g Horse meat
Fiber 4.9g 0g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 8mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 5.03mg Horse meat
Magnesium 29mg 25mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 247mg Horse meat
Potassium 375mg 379mg Horse meat
Sodium 10mg 55mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 3.82mg Horse meat
Copper 0.12mg 0.171mg Horse meat
Manganese 0.56mg 0.022mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 13.5µg Horse meat
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 2mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg Horse meat
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.12mg Horse meat
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4.84mg Horse meat
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.33mg Horse meat
Folate 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.16µg Horse meat
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.349mg Horse meat
Threonine 1.262mg Horse meat
Isoleucine 1.334mg Horse meat
Leucine 2.232mg Horse meat
Lysine 2.398mg Horse meat
Methionine 0.623mg Horse meat
Phenylalanine 1.157mg Horse meat
Valine 1.458mg Horse meat
Histidine 1.081mg Horse meat
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 1.9g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 2.12g Horse meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.85g Horse meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Horse meat
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
52%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horse meat
Horse meat is relatively richer in minerals
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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.