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Agar vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Agar and Parsnip

  • Parsnip contains less Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Copper, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin E , and Potassium than Agar.
  • Agar's daily need coverage for Iron is 260% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 27 times less Magnesium than Agar. Agar contains 770mg of Magnesium, while Parsnip contains 29mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, agar, dried 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.
Agar
8
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Contains more Calcium +1636.1%
Contains more Iron +3527.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2555.2%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +883.1%
Contains more Copper +408.3%
Contains more Manganese +667.9%
Contains more Selenium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +1636.1%
Contains more Iron +3527.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2555.2%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Zinc +883.1%
Contains more Copper +408.3%
Contains more Manganese +667.9%
Contains more Selenium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%

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.
Agar
6
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Contains more Vitamin E +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +403%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Folate +765.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
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 E +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +344%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +403%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Folate +765.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.5%
Equal in Vitamin K - 22.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Agar
3
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Contains more Protein +417.5%
Contains more Carbs +349.6%
Contains more Other +301%
Contains more Water +816.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 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 +417.5%
Contains more Carbs +349.6%
Contains more Other +301%
Contains more Water +816.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Agar
1
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.8%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +314.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Agar Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 13.09g Agar
Protein 6.21g 1.2g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.3g
Carbs 80.88g 17.99g Agar
Calories 306kcal 75kcal Agar
Sugar 2.97g 4.8g Agar
Fiber 7.7g 4.9g Agar
Calcium 625mg 36mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 0.59mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 29mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 1125mg 375mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 5.8mg 0.59mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.12mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.56mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 1.8µg Agar
Vitamin E 5mg 1.49mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.05mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.6mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.09mg Agar
Folate 580µg 67µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg 22.5µg Agar
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.05g Parsnip
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.047g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Agar Parsnip
Low Fats diet Equal
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
75%
Agar
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agar
Agar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.