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Tortilla vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tortilla and parsnip

  • Tortilla has more iron, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, while parsnip has more vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, and fiber.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for iron is 40% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 48 times less sodium than tortilla. Tortilla contains 482mg of sodium, while parsnip contains 10mg.
  • Tortilla has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of parsnip is 97.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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 +94.4%
Contains more IronIron +545.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +822.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +109%

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +489.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5525%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 +506.7%
Contains more FatsFats +216.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.6%
Contains more OtherOther +90.8%
Contains more WaterWater +99%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 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 +65.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +731.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Parsnip DV% diff.
Iron 3.81mg 0.59mg 40%
Selenium 16.6µg 1.8µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.09mg 23%
Sodium 482mg 10mg 21%
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.7mg 21%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 22.5µg 18%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Manganese 0.268mg 0.56mg 13%
Protein 7.28g 1.2g 12%
Carbs 49.94g 17.99g 11%
Phosphorus 146mg 71mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 4.9g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.6mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.49mg 9%
Folate 98µg 67µg 8%
Calories 237kcal 75kcal 8%
Potassium 105mg 375mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.05mg 5%
Calcium 70mg 36mg 3%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.59mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.047g 2%
Magnesium 19mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.09mg 2%
Copper 0.102mg 0.12mg 2%
Fats 0.95g 0.3g 1%
Saturated fat 0.296g 0.05g 1%
Net carbs 47.54g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 2.75g 4.8g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0.112g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.