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Molasses vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Molasses and Parsnip

  • Molasses have more Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Copper, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Parsnip have more Fiber, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
  • Molasses' daily need coverage for Iron is 52% more.
  • Molasses have 10 times more Selenium than Parsnip. Molasses have 17.8µg of Selenium, while Parsnip has 1.8µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Molasses 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.
Contains more Calcium +469.4%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +734.5%
Contains more Potassium +290.4%
Contains more Copper +305.8%
Contains more Manganese +173.2%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +129%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +469.4%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +734.5%
Contains more Potassium +290.4%
Contains more Copper +305.8%
Contains more Manganese +173.2%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +129%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Zinc +103.4%

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 B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 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 B3 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2400%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +315.4%
Contains more Other +236.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +263.6%
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 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 Carbs +315.4%
Contains more Other +236.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Water +263.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 13.09g Molasses
Protein 0g 1.2g Parsnip
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 74.73g 17.99g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 75kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 4.8g Parsnip
Fiber 0g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 205mg 36mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.59mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 29mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 1464mg 375mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 10mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.29mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.487mg 0.12mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.56mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 1.8µg Molasses
Vitamin E 0mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.7mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.6mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.09mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 0µg 22.5µg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.05g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.047g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Molasses 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
19%
Molasses
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.