Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Boiled Podded Peas VS Parsnips

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Podded Peas	30%	5%	65%
Parsnips	6%	3%	91%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Podded Peas	Parsnips	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.05% 59.5kcal	3.67% 106kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.34% 0.33g	0.44% 0.43g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.19% 0.062g	0.22% 0.071g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.33% 0.021g	0.27% 0.004g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.71% 0.12g	0.34% 0.058g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	7.7% 10g	19.6% 25.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	7.8% 5.66g	9.4% 6.8g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	10.4% 3.97g	18.3% 6.95g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	8.28% 4.64g	3.04% 1.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Podded Peas	Parsnips	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	8.2% 73.7μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	15% 0.18mg	10.6% 0.13mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	8.3% 0.11mg	5.45% 0.071mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.78% 0.76mg	6.2% 0.99mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	19% 0.95mg	17% 0.85mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	15.7% 0.2mg	9.8% 0.13mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	10.3% 41μg	23.7% 95μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	75.4% 68mg	26.8% 24mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	3.7% 0.55mg	14% 2.1mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	29.5% 35.4μg	26.6% 32μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Podded Peas	Parsnips	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.95% 59.5mg	5.1% 51mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	12% 0.11mg	19% 0.17mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	35% 2.8mg	10.5% 0.84mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	8.77% 37mg	9.8% 41mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.4% 0.24mg	34.5% 0.79mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	11% 78mg	14.4% 101mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	10% 340mg	15.6% 532mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	4.64% 2.55μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.38% 5.67mg	0.94% 14mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.77% 0.52mg	7.6% 0.84mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.4% 126g	3.05% 113g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Podded Peas VS Parsnips per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Boiled Podded Peas versus 5 oz of Parsnips to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Boiled Podded Peas vs Parsnips:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Podded Peas have more Vitamin A, 1.4 times more Vitamin B1, 1.5 times more Vitamin B2, 1.6 times more Vitamin B6 and 2.8 times more Vitamin C than Parsnips.
• While 5 oz of Raw Parsnips contain 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 2.3 times more Vitamin B9 and 3.8 times more Vitamin E than Boiled and Drained Podded Peas.
• Both Boiled Podded Peas and Parsnips provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 and Vitamin K per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Parsnips have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Boiled and Drained Podded Peas as well as Raw Parsnips have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled Podded Peas vs Parsnips:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Podded Peas have 3.3 times more Iron than Parsnips.
• While 5 oz of Raw Parsnips contain 1.6 times more Copper, 3.3 times more Manganese, 1.3 times more Phosphorus, 1.6 times more Potassium, 2.6 times more Selenium and 1.6 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Podded Peas.
• Both Boiled Podded Peas and Parsnips contain similar levels of Calcium, Magnesium and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Podded Peas lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Podded Peas have 2.7 times more Protein than Parsnips.
• While 5 oz of Raw Parsnips contain 1.8 times more Energy, 2.6 times more Carbohydrate and 1.8 times more Fiber than Boiled and Drained Podded Peas.
• Both Boiled Podded Peas and Parsnips offer comparable quantities of Sugars per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Podded Peas provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Boiled and Drained Podded Peas as well as Raw Parsnips provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.