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Cayenne pepper vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cayenne pepper and Parsnip different?

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Potassium than Parsnip.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cayenne pepper is 231% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper contains 27 times more Vitamin B6 than Parsnip. While Cayenne pepper contains 2.45mg of Vitamin B6, Parsnip contains only 0.09mg.

Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Parsnips, raw are the varieties 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 Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +1222%
Contains more Magnesium +424.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.7%
Contains more Potassium +437.1%
Contains more Zinc +320.3%
Contains more Copper +210.8%
Contains more Manganese +257.1%
Contains more Selenium +388.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Iron +1222%
Contains more Magnesium +424.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.7%
Contains more Potassium +437.1%
Contains more Zinc +320.3%
Contains more Copper +210.8%
Contains more Manganese +257.1%
Contains more Selenium +388.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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 E +1902%
Contains more Vitamin C +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1738%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1143%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2622.2%
Contains more Folate +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +256.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
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 E +1902%
Contains more Vitamin C +349.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1738%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1143%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2622.2%
Contains more Folate +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +256.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +900.8%
Contains more Fats +5656.7%
Contains more Carbs +214.8%
Contains more Other +516.3%
Contains more Water +888%
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 +900.8%
Contains more Fats +5656.7%
Contains more Carbs +214.8%
Contains more Other +516.3%
Contains more Water +888%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2355.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17708.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2355.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17708.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 13.09g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 1.2g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.3g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 17.99g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 75kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 27.2g 4.9g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 36mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 0.59mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 29mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 71mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 375mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 2.48mg 0.59mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.12mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.56mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 1.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 0IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 0µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 1.49mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 17mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.09mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.05mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 0.7mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.09mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 67µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 22.5µg Cayenne pepper
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.112g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.047g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cayenne pepper 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
388%
Cayenne pepper
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.