Parsnip vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are parsnip and lentil different?
- Parsnip is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin E, while lentil is higher in iron, folate, phosphorus, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Lentil covers your daily need for iron, 34% more than parsnip.
- Parsnip contains 14 times more vitamin E than lentil. Parsnip contains 1.49mg of vitamin E, while lentil contains 0.11mg.
- Parsnip has a higher glycemic index (97) than lentil (29).
Parsnips, raw and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +464.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +109.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.6% |
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 | +1033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1254.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1223.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +170.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +651.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +272.3% |
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Saturated fat
~0.053g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.59mg | 3.33mg | 34% |
| Folate | 67µg | 181µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 1.5mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 1.7µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 180mg | 16% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 9.02g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.251mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 7.9g | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.169mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.178mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.27mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.494mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 1.06mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 116kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.175g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.638mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 20.13g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Potassium | 375mg | 369mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 10mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0% |
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
26%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.