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Whisky vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between whisky and parsnip

  • The amount of manganese, fiber, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B5, copper, potassium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B6 in parsnip is higher than in whisky.
  • Parsnip covers your daily manganese needs 24% more than whisky.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsnip is 97, while the glycemic index of whisky is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof 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.
Whisky
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.75% 4.7% 0.55% 1.3% 0% 1% 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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37400%
Contains more IronIron +2850%
Contains more CopperCopper +757.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2850%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2266.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Whisky
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0.23% 0.94% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
Whisky
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64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 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 OtherOther +3573.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17890%
Contains more WaterWater +24.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Parsnip DV% diff.
Manganese 0.008mg 0.56mg 24%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Folate 0µg 67µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.6mg 12%
Copper 0.014mg 0.12mg 12%
Potassium 1mg 375mg 11%
Phosphorus 3mg 71mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Calories 250kcal 75kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.09mg 7%
Magnesium 0mg 29mg 7%
Iron 0.02mg 0.59mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg 7%
Carbs 0.1g 17.99g 6%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.59mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.05mg 4%
Calcium 0mg 36mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 0.7mg 4%
Selenium 0µg 1.8µg 3%
Protein 0g 1.2g 2%
Fats 0g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 0.1g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 0.1g 4.8g N/A
Sodium 0mg 10mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.112g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.047g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whisky 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
0%
Whisky
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.