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Parsnip vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between parsnip and nachos?

  • Parsnip is richer in vitamin C, manganese, folate, and fiber, while nachos are higher in phosphorus, vitamin E, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 18% higher.
  • Nachos have 15 times less vitamin C than parsnip. Parsnip has 17mg of vitamin C, while nachos have 1.1mg.
  • Parsnip is lower in sodium.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index (97) than nachos (75).

We used Parsnips, raw and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this comparison.

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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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +199.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more IronIron +27.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +377.8%
~equal in Potassium ~362mg

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%
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +570%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.63mg

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +112.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +260%
Contains more FatsFats +7066.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.1%
Contains more OtherOther +90.8%

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12417.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10623.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Nachos DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 14.02g 35%
Fats 0.3g 21.5g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 5.04g 33%
Phosphorus 71mg 198mg 18%
Vitamin C 17mg 1.1mg 18%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 4.08mg 17%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.187mg 16%
Folate 67µg 10µg 14%
Sodium 10mg 313mg 13%
Calories 75kcal 343kcal 13%
Selenium 1.8µg 8.6µg 12%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.215mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.05g 2.173g 10%
Fiber 4.9g 3.2g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.133mg 6%
Carbs 17.99g 34.91g 6%
Copper 0.12mg 0.064mg 6%
Protein 1.2g 4.32g 6%
Choline 26.4mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.38mg 4%
Calcium 36mg 63mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 42mg 3%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19.3µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.123mg 3%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.86mg 2%
Iron 0.59mg 0.75mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 31.71g N/A
Potassium 375mg 362mg 0%
Sugar 4.8g 2.17g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.63mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.