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Parsnip vs. Pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Parsnip and Pea

  • Parsnip has more Vitamin E, however, Pea is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Pea covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 3048% more than Parsnip.
  • Parsnip has 11 times more Vitamin E than Pea. While Parsnip has 1.49mg of Vitamin E, Pea has only 0.14mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsnips, raw and Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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%
Pea
Pea
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 8.1% 24% 58% 58% 32% 50% 0.39% 68% 10%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +161%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
~equal in Manganese ~0.525mg
~equal in Selenium ~1.9µg

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%
Pea
Pea
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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 47% 48% 2.8% 0% 65% 34% 38% 9180% 50% 0% 65% 47% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +964.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~63µg

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
Pea
Pea
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5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more FatsFats +36.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +346.7%
~equal in Water ~77.87g
~equal in Other ~0.92g

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
Pea
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24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +489.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -22%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Pea Opinion
Calories 75kcal 84kcal Pea
Protein 1.2g 5.36g Pea
Fats 0.3g 0.22g Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 14.2mg Parsnip
Net carbs 13.09g 10.13g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 15.63g Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 39mg Pea
Calcium 36mg 27mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 271mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 1.54mg Pea
Sugar 4.8g 5.93g Parsnip
Fiber 4.9g 5.5g Pea
Copper 0.12mg 0.173mg Pea
Zinc 0.59mg 1.19mg Pea
Phosphorus 71mg 117mg Pea
Sodium 10mg 3mg Pea
Vitamin A 0IU 801IU Pea
Vitamin A 0µg 40µg Pea
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.14mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.525mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 1.9µg Pea
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.259mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.149mg Pea
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 2.021mg Pea
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 153mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.216mg Pea
Vitamin K 22.5µg 25.9µg Pea
Folate 67µg 63µg Parsnip
Choline 29.7mg Pea
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.039g Pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.019g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.102g Pea
Tryptophan 0.037mg Pea
Threonine 0.201mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.193mg Pea
Leucine 0.32mg Pea
Lysine 0.314mg Pea
Methionine 0.081mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.198mg Pea
Valine 0.232mg Pea
Histidine 0.105mg Pea
Fructose 0.41g Pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Pea
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
738%
Pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
34%
Pea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pea
Pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pea
Pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.