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Parsnip vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between parsnip and turkey meat

  • Parsnip is richer in manganese, fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K, yet turkey meat is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for turkey meat is 55% higher.
  • Turkey meat has a lower glycemic index than parsnip.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%
Contains more IronIron +84.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +214.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1555.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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 0% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +462%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +584.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29883.3%
Contains more WaterWater +25.2%
Contains more OtherOther +104.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2279.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2363.3%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2263.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4408.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 9.573mg 55%
Protein 1.2g 28.55g 55%
Selenium 1.8µg 29.8µg 51%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.616mg 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.014mg 24%
Phosphorus 71mg 223mg 22%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.281mg 18%
Zinc 0.59mg 2.48mg 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Folate 67µg 9µg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 2.119g 14%
Fats 0.3g 7.39g 11%
Saturated fat 0.05g 2.155g 10%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.07mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.948mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 2.647g 6%
Calories 75kcal 189kcal 6%
Carbs 17.99g 0.06g 6%
Iron 0.59mg 1.09mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.045mg 4%
Sodium 10mg 103mg 4%
Potassium 375mg 239mg 4%
Copper 0.12mg 0.093mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Calcium 36mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 0.06g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 4.8g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.105g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.