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Pecan pie vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pecan pie and parsnip

  • Pecan pie has more selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, parsnip is higher in vitamin C and folate.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily need for cholesterol, 29% more than parsnip.
  • Pecan pie has 80 times more saturated fat than parsnip. While pecan pie has 3.989g of saturated fat, parsnip has only 0.05g.
  • Parsnip has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of parsnip is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
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 IronIron +150.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +566.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 +308.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
Contains more WaterWater +307.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9883%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12048.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Parsnip DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.047g 38%
Fats 22.2g 0.3g 34%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 0.112g 28%
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Selenium 12µg 1.8µg 19%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Saturated fat 3.989g 0.05g 18%
Calories 412kcal 75kcal 17%
Carbs 52.2g 17.99g 11%
Sodium 262mg 10mg 11%
Iron 1.48mg 0.59mg 11%
Folate 26µg 67µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.05mg 10%
Copper 0.211mg 0.12mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.09mg 8%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.56mg 7%
Protein 4.9g 1.2g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Potassium 133mg 375mg 7%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.59mg 4%
Phosphorus 94mg 71mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.09mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 13.09g N/A
Calcium 32mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie 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
17%
Pecan pie
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.939g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.