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Parsnip vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between parsnip and pineapple

  • Parsnip is richer in vitamin K, fiber, folate, vitamin E, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B5, yet pineapple is richer in vitamin C and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pineapple is 34% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 75 times more vitamin E than pineapple. Parsnip contains 1.49mg of vitamin E, while pineapple contains 0.02mg.
  • Pineapple has a lower glycemic index than parsnip.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244%
Contains more IronIron +103.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +391.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +787.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.11mg

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%
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 159% 1% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +7350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +181.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +122.2%
Contains more FatsFats +150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.1%
Contains more OtherOther +345.5%
~equal in Water ~86g

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
15% 21% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +761.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Pineapple DV% diff.
Vitamin C 17mg 47.8mg 34%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.7µg 18%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.927mg 16%
Fiber 4.9g 1.4g 14%
Folate 67µg 18µg 12%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.02mg 10%
Phosphorus 71mg 8mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.213mg 8%
Potassium 375mg 109mg 8%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.12mg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 12mg 4%
Iron 0.59mg 0.29mg 4%
Fructose 2.12g 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.1µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.112mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 13mg 2%
Carbs 17.99g 13.12g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.5mg 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Calories 75kcal 50kcal 1%
Protein 1.2g 0.54g 1%
Copper 0.12mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.079mg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.12g 0%
Net carbs 13.09g 11.72g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 9.85g N/A
Sodium 10mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.009g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 0.013g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.04g 0%
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.024mg 0%
Histidine 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Pineapple
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
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.