Penne vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between penne and parsnip
- Penne is richer in phosphorus, calcium, and monounsaturated fat, yet parsnip is richer in vitamin C, fiber, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for parsnip is 19% higher.
- Penne contains 46 times more saturated fat than parsnip. Penne contains 2.3g of saturated fat, while parsnip contains 0.05g.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index than parsnip.
Food types used in this article are KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +35.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +86.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +207.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +375% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1233.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +12.2% |
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Carbs
~17.99g
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Water
~79.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +792.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +751.1% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 0.56mg | 24% | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 17mg | 19% |
Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
Folate | 67µg | 17% | |
Copper | 0.12mg | 13% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.05g | 10% |
Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 10% | |
Sodium | 248mg | 10mg | 10% |
Fiber | 2.7g | 4.9g | 9% |
Protein | 5.7g | 1.2g | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 8% | |
Phosphorus | 118mg | 71mg | 7% |
Potassium | 122mg | 375mg | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | |
Fats | 4g | 0.3g | 6% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.59mg | 5% |
Calcium | 89mg | 36mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 4% | |
Calories | 126kcal | 75kcal | 3% |
Selenium | 1.8µg | 3% | |
Iron | 0.8mg | 0.59mg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.112g | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.047g | 2% |
Carbs | 16.8g | 17.99g | 0% |
Net carbs | 14.1g | 13.09g | N/A |
Magnesium | 30mg | 29mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.9g | 4.8g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
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23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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26%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 238mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
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.