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Italian sausage raw vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between italian sausage raw and parsnip

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6, yet parsnip is richer in manganese, fiber, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for italian sausage raw is 56% higher.
  • Parsnip contains less cholesterol.
  • Italian sausage raw has a lower glycemic index than parsnip.

Food types used in this article are Sausage, Italian, pork, raw 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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
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 +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1277.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +865.5%

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
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 +531.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +737.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 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 +1087.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10343.3%
Contains more OtherOther +174.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2667.7%
Contains more WaterWater +55.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 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 +12703.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8474.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Parsnip DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.27g 0.05g 51%
Fats 31.33g 0.3g 48%
Selenium 24.8µg 1.8µg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.09mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 14.34g 0.112g 36%
Sodium 731mg 10mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 0.047g 27%
Protein 14.25g 1.2g 26%
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg 25%
Manganese 0.058mg 0.56mg 22%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 2mg 17mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.09mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 0.7mg 16%
Folate 8µg 67µg 15%
Calories 346kcal 75kcal 14%
Zinc 1.79mg 0.59mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Phosphorus 142mg 71mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.05mg 9%
Iron 1.18mg 0.59mg 7%
Carbs 0.65g 17.99g 6%
Potassium 253mg 375mg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 29mg 4%
Copper 0.08mg 0.12mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.6mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 36mg 2%
Net carbs 0.65g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Italian sausage raw
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 721mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.22g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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.
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.