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Parsnip vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between parsnip and taco salad

  • Parsnip has more manganese, vitamin C, and folate, while taco salad has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, and zinc.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for manganese is 17% higher.
  • Taco salad contains 9 times less vitamin C than parsnip. Parsnip contains 17mg of vitamin C, while taco salad contains 1.8mg.
  • The amount of sodium in parsnip is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsnips, raw and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +235.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.4%
Contains more IronIron +94.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +130.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~72mg

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 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51%
Contains more ProteinProtein +456.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2386.7%
Contains more OtherOther +63.3%
~equal in Water ~72.35g

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2226.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1778.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Taco salad DV% diff.
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 1.8mg 17%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.167mg 17%
Sodium 10mg 385mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.05g 3.446g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg 13%
Protein 1.2g 6.68g 11%
Fats 0.3g 7.46g 11%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.18mg 10%
Zinc 0.59mg 1.36mg 7%
Iron 0.59mg 1.15mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg 7%
Folate 67µg 42µg 6%
Calcium 36mg 97mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 2.606g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.883g 6%
Potassium 375mg 210mg 5%
Choline 23.3mg 4%
Calories 75kcal 141kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.24mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.68mg 2%
Carbs 17.99g 11.91g 2%
Magnesium 29mg 26mg 1%
Selenium 1.8µg 2.2µg 1%
Copper 0.12mg 0.113mg 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 11.91g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Phosphorus 71mg 72mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Taco salad
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
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 375mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.