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Parsnip vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Parsnip and Onion rings

  • Parsnip is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, Folate, and Potassium, yet Onion rings is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Parsnip is 17% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 3 times more Potassium than Onion rings. Parsnip contains 375mg of Potassium, while Onion rings contains 123mg.
  • Parsnip contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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
7
:
2
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +204.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Manganese +60.9%
Contains more Iron +111.9%
Contains more Selenium +211.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Onion rings
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 47% 13% 31% 11% 49% 12% 25% 46% 31%
Contains more Calcium +16.1%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Potassium +204.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Manganese +60.9%
Contains more Iron +111.9%
Contains more Selenium +211.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 71

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
4
:
5
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Vitamin E +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.1%
Contains more Folate +103%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.6%
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%
Onion rings
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 6% 47% 27% 26% 18% 27% 25% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin E +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.1%
Contains more Folate +103%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
1
:
4
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains more Water +71.5%
Contains more Protein +245%
Contains more Fats +4666.7%
Contains more Carbs +87.8%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Onion rings
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Water +71.5%
Contains more Protein +245%
Contains more Fats +4666.7%
Contains more Carbs +87.8%
Contains more Other +42.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
1
:
2
Onion rings
Onion rings
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2578.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16140.4%
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Onion rings
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.633 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2578.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16140.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Onion rings Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 31.59g Onion rings
Protein 1.2g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.3g 14.3g Onion rings
Carbs 17.99g 33.79g Onion rings
Calories 75kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Fructose 1.26g Onion rings
Sugar 4.8g 5.1g Parsnip
Fiber 4.9g 2.2g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 31mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 1.25mg Onion rings
Magnesium 29mg 17mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 71mg
Potassium 375mg 123mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 370mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.42mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.073mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.348mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.46mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 1.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.294mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.117mg Onion rings
Folate 67µg 33µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.109mg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 2.137g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 7.633g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Onion rings
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
22%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.