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Parsnip vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between parsnip and lima beans

  • Parsnip has more vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin E; however, lima beans are richer in iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Lima beans cover your daily iron needs 23% more than parsnip.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsnip is 97, while the glycemic index of lima beans is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and Lima beans, large, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 31% 5.1% 45% 90% 78% 26% 48% 0.26% 67% 25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains more IronIron +305.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +61%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
~equal in Manganese ~0.516mg

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% 0% 3.6% 0% 40% 13% 7.9% 25% 37% 0% 5% 62% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +727.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.055mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
8% 21% 70%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.88 g
Water: 69.79 g
Other: 1.15 g
Contains more WaterWater +14%
Contains more ProteinProtein +550%
Contains more FatsFats +26.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.1%
Contains more OtherOther +17.3%

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
30% 12% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +229.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +263.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Lima beans
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Lima beans DV% diff.
Iron 0.59mg 2.39mg 23%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 2µg 17%
Copper 0.12mg 0.235mg 13%
Protein 1.2g 7.8g 13%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.18mg 9%
Fiber 4.9g 7g 8%
Choline 32.5mg 6%
Phosphorus 71mg 111mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.161mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.161mg 5%
Selenium 1.8µg 4.5µg 5%
Folate 67µg 83µg 4%
Potassium 375mg 508mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.422mg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 43mg 3%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.95mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.421mg 2%
Calories 75kcal 115kcal 2%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.516mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 17mg 2%
Carbs 17.99g 20.88g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.171g 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.38g 0%
Net carbs 13.09g 13.88g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 2.9g N/A
Sodium 10mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.055mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.089g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 0.034g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.411mg 0%
Leucine 0.673mg 0%
Lysine 0.523mg 0%
Methionine 0.099mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.449mg 0%
Valine 0.469mg 0%
Histidine 0.238mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Lima beans
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
16%
Lima beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
41%
Lima beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lima beans
Lima beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lima beans
Lima beans 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. Lima beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174253/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.