Parsnip vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between parsnip and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Parsnip is higher in vitamin C, manganese, and fiber, yet mcDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than parsnip.
- Parsnip contains 43 times more vitamin C than mcDonald's Big Mac. While parsnip contains 17mg of vitamin C, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 0.4mg.
- The amount of sodium in parsnip is lower.
- The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +222.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +239% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +223.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.8% |
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 | +4150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +318% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +383.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +55% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +885% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4886.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3001.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +551.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 14.96g | 23% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 11.82g | 21% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 460mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0.4mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 3.803g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 3.384mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.206mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.6g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.209mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.91mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 75kcal | 257kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 116mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 3.474g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 122mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.176mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 375mg | 181mg | 6% |
| Folate | 67µg | 46µg | 5% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.306g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 20.08g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.588g | 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
23%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.753g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.