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Parsnip vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Parsnip and Steak

  • Parsnip is higher in Fiber, yet Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 92% more than Parsnip.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Parsnip is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
6
:
4
Steak
Steak
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +41.2%
Contains more Iron +306.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.6%
Contains more Zinc +974.6%
Contains more Selenium +1666.7%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +41.2%
Contains more Iron +306.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.6%
Contains more Zinc +974.6%
Contains more Selenium +1666.7%

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.
Parsnip
Parsnip
6
:
6
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1306.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +635.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Parsnip
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%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1306.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +502%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +635.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
3
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.1%
Contains more Other +81.5%
Contains more Protein +1970.8%
Contains more Fats +6240%
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +43.1%
Contains more Other +81.5%
Contains more Protein +1970.8%
Contains more Fats +6240%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parsnip
Parsnip
1
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8088.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1806.4%
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8088.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1806.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Steak Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 0g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 24.85g Steak
Fats 0.3g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 17.99g 0g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 271kcal Steak
Sugar 4.8g 0g Steak
Fiber 4.9g 0g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 12mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 375mg 279mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 58mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.12mg 0.085mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.074mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 67µg 6µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 22.5µg 1.6µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 8.443g Parsnip
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.393g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.