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Portobello vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Portobello and Parsnip

  • Portobello has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Parsnip has more Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Portobello's daily need coverage for Selenium is 37% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 9 times less Vitamin B3 than Portobello. Portobello contains 6.255mg of Vitamin B3, while Parsnip contains 0.7mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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.
Portobello
Portobello
5
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5
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Phosphorus +90.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +224.2%
Contains more Selenium +1116.7%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Manganese +735.8%
Equal in Sodium - 10
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
Portobello
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Parsnip
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Phosphorus +90.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +224.2%
Contains more Selenium +1116.7%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +47.5%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Manganese +735.8%
Equal in Sodium - 10
Equal in Zinc - 0.59

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.
Portobello
Portobello
5
:
5
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +706%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +793.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Folate +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Portobello
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +706%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +793.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Folate +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Portobello
Portobello
4
:
1
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Protein +173.3%
Contains more Fats +93.3%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Carbs +305.2%
Equal in Other - 0.98
Portobello
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 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 +173.3%
Contains more Fats +93.3%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Carbs +305.2%
Equal in Other - 0.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Portobello
Portobello
1
:
2
Parsnip
Parsnip
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1144.4%
Portobello
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
Parsnip
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1144.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 3.28g 1.2g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.3g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 29kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Sugar 2.26g 4.8g Portobello
Fiber 2.2g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 3mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 0.4mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Magnesium 13mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 135mg 71mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 375mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.65mg 0.59mg Portobello
Copper 0.389mg 0.12mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 21.9µg 1.8µg Portobello
Vitamin E 0mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin D 14IU 0IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Portobello
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.05mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 0.7mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 0.6mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.09mg Portobello
Folate 19µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 0µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg Portobello
Methionine 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.047g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

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is better in case of low diet
Portobello 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
30%
Portobello
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.