Parsnip vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between parsnip and shortbread
- Parsnip has more vitamin C, fiber, vitamin K, and potassium; however, shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Shortbread covers your daily saturated fat needs 40% more than parsnip.
- Parsnip contains less sodium.
- Parsnip has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsnip is 97, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +107.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +326.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +405.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +244.4% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +86.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +292.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +528% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +367.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2109.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +347.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8640% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5889.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17614.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 8.326g | 55% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 26.22g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 8.105g | 37% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 2.98mg | 30% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 514kcal | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.353mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.314mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 3.275mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 6.708g | 16% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 63.78g | 15% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.3g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 11µg | 10% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 88mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 6.2µg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 5.37g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.393mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.321mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 2.44mg | 6% |
| Folate | 67µg | 81µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 66mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.055g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.