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Peppers vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peppers and Parsnip different?

  • Peppers are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, while Parsnip is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin K.
  • Peppers covers your daily need of Vitamin C 251% more than Parsnip.

Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Parsnips, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +103.4%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Copper +45%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Contains more Manganese +136.3%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +103.4%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Copper +45%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Contains more Manganese +136.3%
Contains more Selenium +260%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +883.6%
Contains more Folate +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
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 +1326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +883.6%
Contains more Folate +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +90.2%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Equal in Water - 79.53
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 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 Protein +66.7%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +90.2%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Equal in Water - 79.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.2%
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppers Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 2g 1.2g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 9.46g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 40kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 5.1g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 1.5g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 18mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 1.2mg 0.59mg Peppers
Magnesium 25mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 46mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 340mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 7mg 10mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.174mg 0.12mg Peppers
Manganese 0.237mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.5µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 1179IU 0IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 0µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 242.5mg 17mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.05mg Peppers
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.7mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.09mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 14.3µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.05g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.047g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppers Parsnip
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
90%
Peppers
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 87)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.