Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Tortilla vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

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.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Parsnips, raw.

Infographic

Tortilla vs Parsnip infographic
Infographic link

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 +94.4%
Contains more Iron +545.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +822.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +84.4%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +545.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +822.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +257.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +84.4%
Contains more Copper +17.6%
Contains more Manganese +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.
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +489.3%
Contains more Folate +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +5525%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
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 B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +489.3%
Contains more Folate +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +684.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +5525%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +506.7%
Contains more Fats +216.7%
Contains more Carbs +177.6%
Contains more Other +90.8%
Contains more Water +99%
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 Protein +506.7%
Contains more Fats +216.7%
Contains more Carbs +177.6%
Contains more Other +90.8%
Contains more Water +99%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.9%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 13.09g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 1.2g Tortilla
Fats 0.95g 0.3g Tortilla
Carbs 49.94g 17.99g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 75kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 4.8g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 70mg 36mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 0.59mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 146mg 71mg Tortilla
Potassium 105mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 482mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.32mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.102mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.268mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 16.6µg 1.8µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.09mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.05mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 0.7mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 98µg 67µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 0.112g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.047g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
25%
Tortilla
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.