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Mussels vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mussels and parsnip

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, parsnip is higher in fiber.
  • Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1000% more than parsnip.
  • The glycemic index of parsnip is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +27.6%
Contains more IronIron +1039%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +352.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +301.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1114.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4877.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
~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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 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 +1883.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1393.3%
Contains more OtherOther +224.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.4%
Contains more WaterWater +30.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 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 +805.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2478.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mussels 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.56mg 271%
Selenium 89.6µg 1.8µg 160%
Iron 6.72mg 0.59mg 77%
Protein 23.8g 1.2g 45%
Phosphorus 285mg 71mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.05mg 28%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.59mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.09mg 18%
Sodium 369mg 10mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.7mg 14%
Vitamin A 91µg 0µg 10%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.047g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.6mg 7%
Fats 4.48g 0.3g 6%
Calories 172kcal 75kcal 5%
Carbs 7.39g 17.99g 4%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.05g 4%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 17mg 4%
Copper 0.149mg 0.12mg 3%
Potassium 268mg 375mg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 29mg 2%
Folate 76µg 67µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.112g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 13.09g N/A
Calcium 33mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mussels 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
265%
Mussels
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.