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Parsnip vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Parsnip and Puff pastry different?

  • Parsnip is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, however, Puff pastry is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Puff pastry is 41% higher.
  • Parsnip has less Sodium.

Parsnips, raw and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Calcium +260%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +504.8%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Manganese +13.1%
Contains more Iron +340.7%
Contains more Selenium +1261.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Copper - 0.115
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 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +504.8%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Manganese +13.1%
Contains more Iron +340.7%
Contains more Selenium +1261.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Copper - 0.115

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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Contains more Vitamin E +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.7%
Contains more Folate +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +38%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442.9%
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin E +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.7%
Contains more Folate +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +38%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +258.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +442.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +974.7%
Contains more Protein +516.7%
Contains more Fats +12733.3%
Contains more Carbs +154%
Equal in Other - 1
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +974.7%
Contains more Protein +516.7%
Contains more Fats +12733.3%
Contains more Carbs +154%
Equal in Other - 1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7782.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47193.6%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7782.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47193.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 1.2g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 0.3g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 17.99g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 75kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 4.8g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 4.9g 1.5g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 10mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 29mg 16mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 60mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 62mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 253mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.54mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.115mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.495mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.55mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.019mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 55µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 16.3µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 0.05g 5.502g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Puff pastry
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
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.452g)
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 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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.