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Focaccia vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between focaccia and parsnip

  • Focaccia has more iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate, while parsnip has more vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber.
  • Focaccia's daily need coverage for iron is 32% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 56 times less sodium than focaccia. Focaccia contains 561mg of sodium, while parsnip contains 10mg.
  • Focaccia has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of focaccia is 63, while the glycemic index of parsnip is 97.

The food types used in this comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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 IronIron +435.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +783.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
~equal in Calcium ~36mg

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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +502%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +106%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +294.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.49mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 +630.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2530%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.1%
Contains more OtherOther +64.3%
Contains more WaterWater +73.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 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 +4962.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2014.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.09mg 32%
Iron 3.16mg 0.59mg 32%
Selenium 15.9µg 1.8µg 26%
Sodium 561mg 10mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 0.7mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.05mg 19%
Folate 138µg 67µg 18%
Protein 8.77g 1.2g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 0.112g 14%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 22.5µg 14%
Fats 7.89g 0.3g 12%
Fiber 1.8g 4.9g 12%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.56mg 9%
Calories 249kcal 75kcal 9%
Phosphorus 128mg 71mg 8%
Potassium 114mg 375mg 8%
Zinc 1.33mg 0.59mg 7%
Carbs 35.82g 17.99g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 0.047g 6%
Saturated fat 0.877g 0.05g 4%
Copper 0.091mg 0.12mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.09mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.6mg 1%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 13.09g N/A
Calcium 35mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 1.75g 4.8g N/A
Vitamin E 1.42mg 1.49mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Focaccia
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 551mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.827g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.