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Parsnip vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Parsnip and Tamale

  • Parsnip is higher in Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5, yet Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Tamale covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 23% more than Parsnip.
  • The amount of Sodium in Parsnip is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Tamales (Navajo).

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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.
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Tamale
Contains more Calcium +24.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +186.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Manganese +221.8%
Contains more Iron +106.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +150.8%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
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 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Calcium +24.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +186.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Manganese +221.8%
Contains more Iron +106.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +150.8%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%

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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Tamale
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.7%
Contains more Folate +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.7%
Contains more Folate +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tamale
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Protein +423.3%
Contains more Fats +1940%
Contains more Other +40.8%
Equal in Carbs - 18.12
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Protein +423.3%
Contains more Fats +1940%
Contains more Other +40.8%
Equal in Carbs - 18.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tamale
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2345.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1363.8%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2345.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1363.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Tamale
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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 1.2g 6.28g Tamale
Fats 0.3g 6.12g Tamale
Carbs 17.99g 18.12g Tamale
Calories 75kcal 153kcal Tamale
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 4.8g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 4.9g 3.1g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 29mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 1.22mg Tamale
Magnesium 29mg 22mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 99mg Tamale
Potassium 375mg 131mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 427mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 1.48mg Tamale
Copper 0.12mg 0.063mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.174mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 6µg Tamale
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 1.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.08mg Tamale
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.59mg Tamale
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.205mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.143mg Tamale
Folate 67µg 15µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.052mg Tamale
Threonine 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg Tamale
Valine 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg Tamale
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 2.396g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 2.739g Tamale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.688g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Tamale
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
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.346g)
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
  2. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.