Parsnip vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between parsnip and pasta
- Parsnip has more vitamin C, manganese, potassium, and vitamin B5; however, pasta has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B12.
- Parsnip's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 19% more.
- Parsnip has 16 times more potassium than pasta. Parsnip has 375mg of potassium, while pasta has 24mg.
- Parsnip has a higher glycemic index than pasta.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Parsnips, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +61.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1462.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +227.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +216.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +329.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +250% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +812.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 4.9g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.224mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 375mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.209mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.183mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 5.15g | 8% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 1.14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.034mg | 4% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 131kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.429g | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.992mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 24.93g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Folate | 67µg | 64µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 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
23%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
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.