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Mozzarella vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on the differences between mozzarella and parsnip

  • Mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet parsnip is higher in fiber and vitamin C.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily calcium needs 69% more than parsnip.
  • The amount of cholesterol in parsnip is lower.
  • The glycemic index of mozzarella is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 +1930.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +430.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +638%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +772.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +294.7%
Contains more IronIron +136%
Contains more CopperCopper +344.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +893.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1150%
Contains more FolateFolate +644.4%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Parsnip DV% diff.
Calcium 731mg 36mg 70%
Phosphorus 524mg 71mg 65%
Protein 27.5g 1.2g 53%
Saturated fat 10.867g 0.05g 49%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 0µg 38%
Fats 17.1g 0.3g 26%
Selenium 15.7µg 1.8µg 25%
Manganese 0.56mg 24%
Zinc 3.13mg 0.59mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.05mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Cholesterol 54mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 22.5µg 17%
Vitamin A 137µg 0µg 15%
Folate 9µg 67µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 0.112g 12%
Copper 0.027mg 0.12mg 10%
Calories 280kcal 75kcal 10%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1.49mg 9%
Potassium 95mg 375mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.09mg 6%
Carbs 3.1g 17.99g 5%
Iron 0.25mg 0.59mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.7mg 4%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.047g 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 13IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.09mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 4.8g N/A
Sodium 16mg 10mg 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +2191.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5600%
Contains more OtherOther +144.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +480.3%
Contains more WaterWater +59.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 +4225%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +983%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.