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Smoothie vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between smoothie and parsnip

  • Smoothie is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin C, and vitamin A, yet parsnip is higher in fiber, potassium, and iron.
  • Parsnip covers your daily fiber needs 20% more than smoothie.
  • The amount of sugar in parsnip is lower.
  • The glycemic index of smoothie is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
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 +13.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1462.5%
Contains more IronIron +293.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%

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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.5%
Contains more OtherOther +188.2%
~equal in Protein ~1.2g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Parsnip DV% diff.
Manganese 0.56mg 24%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Folate 67µg 17%
Copper 0.12mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Phosphorus 71mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 0µg 10%
Potassium 24mg 375mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 8%
Vitamin C 24.5mg 17mg 8%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Iron 0.15mg 0.59mg 6%
Zinc 0.59mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Carbs 8.16g 17.99g 3%
Calories 37kcal 75kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.09mg 1%
Sodium 29mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 36mg 1%
Protein 1.22g 1.2g 0%
Fats 0g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 8.16g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 7.35g 4.8g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie 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
11%
Smoothie
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.