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Parsnip vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Parsnip and Smoothie

  • Parsnip is higher in Fiber, Potassium, and Iron, yet Smoothie is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin C.
  • Parsnip covers your daily Fiber needs 20% more than Smoothie.
  • Parsnip contains 16 times more Potassium than Smoothie. While Parsnip contains 375mg of Potassium, Smoothie contains only 24mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Parsnip is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.

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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 Iron +293.3%
Contains more Potassium +1462.5%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Contains more Calcium +13.9%
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 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +293.3%
Contains more Potassium +1462.5%
Contains less Sodium -65.5%
Contains more Calcium +13.9%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.082
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 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.082

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +120.5%
Contains more Other +188.2%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.22
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +120.5%
Contains more Other +188.2%
Contains more Water +13.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.22

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Smoothie Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 8.16g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 1.22g Smoothie
Fats 0.3g 0g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 8.16g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 37kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 7.35g Parsnip
Fiber 4.9g 0g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 41mg Smoothie
Iron 0.59mg 0.15mg Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 24mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 29mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 408IU Smoothie
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Vitamin B1 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.816mg Smoothie
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.082mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Smoothie
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0g Smoothie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parsnip Smoothie
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
14%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.