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Rib eye steak vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Rib eye steak and Parsnip

  • Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Parsnip is higher in Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 88% more than Parsnip.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, 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.
Contains more Iron +279.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.1%
Contains more Zinc +901.7%
Contains more Selenium +1550%
Contains more Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Iron +279.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +114.1%
Contains more Zinc +901.7%
Contains more Selenium +1550%
Contains more Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Magnesium +31.8%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Manganese +600%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +474%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +601.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1390%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1306.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +474%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +601.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1390%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1306.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1874.2%
Contains more Fats +7170%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46%
Contains more Other +9700%
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 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 +1874.2%
Contains more Fats +7170%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46%
Contains more Other +9700%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9292%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2085.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9292%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2085.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rib eye steak Parsnip
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Rib eye steak Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 23.69g 1.2g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 0.3g Rib eye steak
Carbs 0g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 291kcal 75kcal Rib eye steak
Sugar 0g 4.8g Rib eye steak
Fiber 0g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 11mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 2.24mg 0.59mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 152mg 71mg Rib eye steak
Potassium 260mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 54mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 5.91mg 0.59mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.08mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 29.7µg 1.8µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.05mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 0.7mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.09mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.265mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 0mg Parsnip
Trans Fat 1.478g 0g Parsnip
Saturated Fat 9.684g 0.05g Parsnip
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 0.112g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 0.047g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak 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
50%
Rib eye steak
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.634g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.