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Kielbasa vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between kielbasa and parsnip

  • Kielbasa has more iron, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat; however, parsnip has more fiber.
  • Kielbasa's daily need coverage for sodium is 52% more.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index than kielbasa.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked 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 0% 0% 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0%
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 +110.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 49% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 CVitamin C +14.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 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 +991.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5766.7%
Contains more OtherOther +246.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +361.3%
Contains more WaterWater +28.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.33 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 +7283.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4857.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kielbasa Parsnip DV% diff.
Sodium 1200mg 10mg 52%
Saturated fat 6.23g 0.05g 28%
Fats 17.6g 0.3g 27%
Protein 13.1g 1.2g 24%
Manganese 0.56mg 24%
Cholesterol 70mg 0mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.27g 0.112g 20%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Folate 67µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.33g 0.047g 15%
Copper 0.12mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Potassium 375mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Phosphorus 71mg 10%
Iron 1.24mg 0.59mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 8%
Calories 226kcal 75kcal 8%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Zinc 0.59mg 5%
Carbs 3.9g 17.99g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin C 14.8mg 17mg 2%
Net carbs 3.9g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.8g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kielbasa 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
4%
Kielbasa
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Kielbasa
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.