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Peas vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between peas and parsnip

  • Peas have more vitamin B5, vitamin A, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and copper; however, parsnip is higher in vitamin E.
  • Peas cover your daily need for vitamin B5, 3048% more than parsnip.
  • The glycemic index of parsnip is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Peas
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 8.1% 24% 58% 58% 32% 50% 0.39% 68% 10%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.5%
Contains more IronIron +161%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.56mg
~equal in Selenium ~1.8µg

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.
Peas
8
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 47% 13% 2.8% 0% 65% 34% 38% 9180% 50% 0% 65% 47% 16%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +964.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~67µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peas
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5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +346.7%
Contains more FatsFats +36.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
~equal in Water ~79.53g
~equal in Other ~0.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peas
2
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +489.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peas Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.6mg 3048%
Vitamin B1 0.259mg 0.09mg 14%
Iron 1.54mg 0.59mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.09mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.49mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.05mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.021mg 0.7mg 8%
Protein 5.36g 1.2g 8%
Phosphorus 117mg 71mg 7%
Copper 0.173mg 0.12mg 6%
Zinc 1.19mg 0.59mg 5%
Choline 29.7mg 5%
Vitamin A 40µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 17mg 3%
Potassium 271mg 375mg 3%
Vitamin K 25.9µg 22.5µg 3%
Magnesium 39mg 29mg 2%
Manganese 0.525mg 0.56mg 2%
Fiber 5.5g 4.9g 2%
Folate 63µg 67µg 1%
Fructose 0.41g 1%
Calcium 27mg 36mg 1%
Carbs 15.63g 17.99g 1%
Calories 84kcal 75kcal 0%
Fats 0.22g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 10.13g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 5.93g 4.8g N/A
Sodium 3mg 10mg 0%
Selenium 1.9µg 1.8µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.019g 0.112g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.047g 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.193mg 0%
Leucine 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 0.314mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.198mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peas Parsnip
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
735%
Peas
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Peas
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peas
Peas contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peas
Peas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peas
Peas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peas
Peas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
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. Peas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.