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Parsnip vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between parsnip and yolk

  • Parsnip has less selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin D, vitamin A, and iron than yolk.
  • Yolk covers your daily need for cholesterol, 362% more than parsnip.
  • Parsnip has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of parsnip is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsnips, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +480%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +918.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +258.3%
Contains more IronIron +362.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +449.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3011.1%

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%
Yolk
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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 0% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2816.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3114.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +956%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +398.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +117.9%

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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +401.1%
Contains more WaterWater +52%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1221.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8746.7%
Contains more OtherOther +73.5%

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
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10380.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8844.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Selenium 1.8µg 56µg 99%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg 81%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 2.99mg 48%
Phosphorus 71mg 390mg 46%
Saturated fat 0.05g 9.551g 43%
Vitamin A 0µg 381µg 42%
Fats 0.3g 26.54g 40%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.528mg 37%
Protein 1.2g 15.86g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 11.738g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 4.204g 28%
Iron 0.59mg 2.73mg 27%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.055mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.35mg 20%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Folate 67µg 146µg 20%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.7µg 18%
Zinc 0.59mg 2.3mg 16%
Calories 75kcal 322kcal 12%
Calcium 36mg 129mg 9%
Potassium 375mg 109mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.176mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 2.58mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 5mg 6%
Copper 0.12mg 0.077mg 5%
Carbs 17.99g 3.59g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.024mg 4%
Sodium 10mg 48mg 2%
Net carbs 13.09g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Yolk
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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.501g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.