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Clam vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Clam and Parsnip?

  • Clam is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Zinc, however, Parsnip is richer in Fiber.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 4120% more.

We used Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Parsnips, raw types in this article.

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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.
Clam
8
:
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Iron +376.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.1%
Contains more Potassium +67.5%
Contains more Zinc +362.7%
Contains more Copper +473.3%
Contains more Manganese +78.6%
Contains more Selenium +3455.6%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +155.6%
Contains more Iron +376.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.1%
Contains more Potassium +67.5%
Contains more Zinc +362.7%
Contains more Copper +473.3%
Contains more Manganese +78.6%
Contains more Selenium +3455.6%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%

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.
Clam
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +131%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +379.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Folate +131%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
3
:
Contains more Protein +2029.2%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Other +280.6%
Contains more Carbs +250.7%
Contains more Water +25%
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 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 +2029.2%
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Other +280.6%
Contains more Carbs +250.7%
Contains more Water +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1074.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1074.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 25.55g 1.2g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.3g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 148kcal 75kcal Clam
Sugar 4.8g Clam
Fiber 0g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 92mg 36mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 0.59mg Clam
Magnesium 18mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 338mg 71mg Clam
Potassium 628mg 375mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 2.73mg 0.59mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.12mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.56mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 1.8µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 0IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 22.1mg 17mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.09mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.05mg Clam
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 0.7mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.6mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.09mg Clam
Folate 29µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 0µg Clam
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.05g Parsnip
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.112g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.047g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Clam Parsnip
Low Fats diet ok
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
1063%
Clam
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1192mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.