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Parsley vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between parsley and sockeye salmon

  • Parsley has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate; however, sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Parsley covers your daily need for vitamin K, 1367% more than sockeye salmon.
  • The glycemic index of parsley is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsley, fresh and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains more IronIron +1092.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1130.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +425.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35400%

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +625.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1639900%
Contains more FolateFolate +2071.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +671%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +818.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +779.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%
Contains more OtherOther +254.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +791.6%
Contains more FatsFats +605.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +531.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +970.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 0.1µg 1367%
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin C 133mg 0mg 148%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Iron 6.2mg 0.52mg 71%
Selenium 0.1µg 35.5µg 64%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.827mg 57%
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 10.123mg 55%
Protein 2.97g 26.48g 47%
Vitamin A 421µg 58µg 40%
Folate 152µg 7µg 36%
Phosphorus 58mg 305mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Choline 12.8mg 112.6mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 1.274mg 17%
Calcium 138mg 11mg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.246mg 11%
Copper 0.149mg 0.076mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 1.327g 8%
Fats 0.79g 5.57g 7%
Calories 36kcal 156kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.157mg 6%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.013mg 6%
Zinc 1.07mg 0.55mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.132g 0.969g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 1.864g 4%
Potassium 554mg 436mg 3%
Magnesium 50mg 36mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.99mg 2%
Sodium 56mg 92mg 2%
Carbs 6.33g 0g 2%
Net carbs 3.03g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 0.204mg 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.042mg 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 1.086mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

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Parsley Sockeye salmon
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
379%
Parsley
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.837g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $12.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/nutrients
  2. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.