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Sardine vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sardine and Parsnip?

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Parsnip is higher in Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 373% higher.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Parsnips, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +961.1%
Contains more Iron +394.9%
Contains more Magnesium +34.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +590.1%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Selenium +2827.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Manganese +418.5%
Equal in Potassium - 375
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +961.1%
Contains more Iron +394.9%
Contains more Magnesium +34.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +590.1%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Copper +55%
Contains more Selenium +2827.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Manganese +418.5%
Equal in Potassium - 375

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +649.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +570%
Contains more Vitamin K +765.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 E +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +649.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Folate +570%
Contains more Vitamin K +765.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1951.7%
Contains more Fats +3716.7%
Contains more Other +340.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.4%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +1951.7%
Contains more Fats +3716.7%
Contains more Other +340.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +33.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10853.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3354.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10853.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 24.62g 1.2g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.3g Sardine
Carbs 0g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 208kcal 75kcal Sardine
Sugar 0g 4.8g Sardine
Fiber 0g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 382mg 36mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 0.59mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 29mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 71mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 375mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 1.31mg 0.59mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.12mg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 52.7µg 1.8µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1.49mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.05mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.7mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.6mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.09mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.05g Parsnip
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.112g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.047g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.478g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.