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Provolone vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between provolone and parsnip

  • Provolone has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, parsnip is higher in manganese.
  • Provolone covers your daily need for saturated fat, 85% more than parsnip.
  • Parsnip has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of parsnip is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, provolone 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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
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 CalciumCalcium +2000%
Contains more ZincZinc +447.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +598.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +705.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.7%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +361.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5500%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +542%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +547.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +348.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +922.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +570%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 +2031.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8773.3%
Contains more OtherOther +380.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +740.7%
Contains more WaterWater +94.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 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 +6500.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1536.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Parsnip DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.078g 0.05g 77%
Calcium 756mg 36mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Phosphorus 496mg 71mg 61%
Protein 25.58g 1.2g 49%
Fats 26.62g 0.3g 40%
Sodium 876mg 10mg 38%
Vitamin A 236µg 0µg 26%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.56mg 24%
Zinc 3.23mg 0.59mg 24%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.8µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.05mg 21%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 0.112g 18%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 22.5µg 17%
Folate 10µg 67µg 14%
Calories 351kcal 75kcal 14%
Copper 0.026mg 0.12mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.49mg 8%
Potassium 138mg 375mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.09mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.047g 5%
Carbs 2.14g 17.99g 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.7mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.09mg 1%
Iron 0.52mg 0.59mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 13.09g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 4.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone 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
32%
Provolone
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.