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Pea raw vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pea raw and Parsnip

  • Pea raw has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Parsnip has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin E , and Manganese.
  • Pea raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 26% more.
  • Pea raw has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Parsnip. Pea raw has 2.09mg of Vitamin B3, while Parsnip has 0.7mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Peas, green, raw and Parsnips, raw.

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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.
Pea raw
Pea raw
6
:
3
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Iron +149.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +110.2%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +44%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.6%
Equal in Selenium - 1.8
Pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 56% 24% 47% 22% 1% 34% 59% 54% 10%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +149.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +110.2%
Contains more Copper +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +44%
Contains more Potassium +53.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.6%
Equal in Selenium - 1.8

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.
Pea raw
Pea raw
7
:
3
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1046.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +476.9%
Equal in Folate - 67
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.5
Pea raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 3% 0% 134% 67% 31% 40% 7% 39% 49% 0% 62%
Parsnip
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1046.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +476.9%
Equal in Folate - 67
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pea raw
Pea raw
2
:
3
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +351.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Other +12.6%
Equal in Water - 79.53
Pea raw
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 g
Parsnip
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +351.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Other +12.6%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pea raw
Pea raw
1
:
2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +297.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%
Pea raw
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.187 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +297.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pea raw Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 8.75g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 5.42g 1.2g Pea raw
Fats 0.4g 0.3g Pea raw
Carbs 14.45g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 81kcal 75kcal Pea raw
Fructose 0.39g Pea raw
Sugar 5.67g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 5.7g 4.9g Pea raw
Calcium 25mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 1.47mg 0.59mg Pea raw
Magnesium 33mg 29mg Pea raw
Phosphorus 108mg 71mg Pea raw
Potassium 244mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 5mg 10mg Pea raw
Zinc 1.24mg 0.59mg Pea raw
Copper 0.176mg 0.12mg Pea raw
Manganese 0.41mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 1.8µg
Vitamin A 765IU 0IU Pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Pea raw
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 40mg 17mg Pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.266mg 0.09mg Pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.132mg 0.05mg Pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.09mg 0.7mg Pea raw
Vitamin B5 0.104mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.169mg 0.09mg Pea raw
Folate 65µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 24.8µg 22.5µg Pea raw
Tryptophan 0.037mg Pea raw
Threonine 0.203mg Pea raw
Isoleucine 0.195mg Pea raw
Leucine 0.323mg Pea raw
Lysine 0.317mg Pea raw
Methionine 0.082mg Pea raw
Phenylalanine 0.2mg Pea raw
Valine 0.235mg Pea raw
Histidine 0.107mg Pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.071g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.035g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.187g 0.047g Pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pea raw Parsnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
39%
Pea raw
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pea raw
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea raw
Pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/nutrients
  2. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.