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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.

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.
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Pasta
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Potassium +1462.5%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Iron +93.2%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.7%
Contains more Potassium +1462.5%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Iron +93.2%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Equal in Zinc - 0.56

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.
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5
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 64
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pasta
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Other +216.1%
Contains more Protein +329.2%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +38.6%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Other +216.1%
Contains more Protein +329.2%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +38.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pasta
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +812.8%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Parsnip Pasta
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 1.2g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.3g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 17.99g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 75kcal 131kcal Pasta
Sugar 4.8g Pasta
Fiber 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 6mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 1.14mg Pasta
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 63mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 24mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.59mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.093mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.224mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.183mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.034mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 64µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.15g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
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.

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.