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Parsnip vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between parsnip and veggie burgers

  • Parsnip is higher in vitamin K, yet veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B6.
  • Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 213% more than parsnip.
  • Parsnip contains 5 times more vitamin K than veggie burgers. While parsnip contains 22.5µg of vitamin K, veggie burgers contain only 4.2µg.
  • The amount of sodium in parsnip is lower.
  • The glycemic index of veggie burgers is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +277.8%
Contains more IronIron +308.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1155.6%

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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +547.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +435.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2845.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +436.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.1%
Contains more WaterWater +29.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1208.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2000%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1487.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4204.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 2.651mg 213%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.01µg 84%
Selenium 1.8µg 22.6µg 38%
Protein 1.2g 15.7g 29%
Sodium 10mg 569mg 24%
Iron 0.59mg 2.41mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 3.753mg 19%
Phosphorus 71mg 206mg 19%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.951mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.303mg 16%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 4.2µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.244mg 15%
Vitamin C 17mg 4.5mg 14%
Folate 67µg 124µg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 2.023g 13%
Calcium 36mg 136mg 10%
Copper 0.12mg 0.2mg 9%
Fats 0.3g 6.3g 9%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.23mg 8%
Zinc 0.59mg 1.26mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.289mg 6%
Magnesium 29mg 56mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.05g 1.44g 6%
Calories 75kcal 177kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 1.778g 4%
Choline 19.4mg 4%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Potassium 375mg 333mg 1%
Carbs 17.99g 14.27g 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 9.37g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 1.07g N/A
Fiber 4.9g 4.9g 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Veggie burger
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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.39g)
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.