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Parsnip vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between parsnip and waffle

  • Parsnip is higher in vitamin C, yet waffle is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Waffle covers your daily selenium needs 81% more than parsnip.
  • Parsnip contains 43 times more vitamin C than waffle. While parsnip contains 17mg of vitamin C, waffle contains only 0.4mg.
  • The amount of sodium in parsnip is lower.
  • The glycemic index of waffle is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +608.3%
Contains more IronIron +291.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2466.7%

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.
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%
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +594%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +89.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +558.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.9%
Contains more OtherOther +216.3%

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3043.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14336.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Waffle
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 Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 1.8µg 46.2µg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 6.785g 45%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.347mg 23%
Sodium 10mg 511mg 22%
Calcium 36mg 255mg 22%
Iron 0.59mg 2.31mg 22%
Fats 0.3g 14.1g 21%
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 0.4mg 18%
Phosphorus 71mg 190mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.263mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.05g 2.866g 13%
Protein 1.2g 7.9g 13%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.265mg 13%
Calories 75kcal 291kcal 11%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 3.521g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 2.073mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Potassium 375mg 159mg 6%
Copper 0.12mg 0.062mg 6%
Folate 67µg 46µg 5%
Carbs 17.99g 32.9g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.056mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.485mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 19mg 2%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.68mg 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 501mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.816g)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.