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Parsnip vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between parsnip and cod

  • Parsnip has more manganese, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, and folate; however, cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3048% more than parsnip.
  • The glycemic index of parsnip is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsnips, raw and Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Cod
Cod
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more IronIron +55.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +328.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3633.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1738.9%

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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Cod
Cod
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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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +132.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22400%
Contains more FolateFolate +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Cod
Cod
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18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +226.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1384.2%
Contains more FatsFats +123.3%
~equal in Water ~81.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Cod
Cod
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29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +391.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Cod
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 Parsnip Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 153mg 3048%
Selenium 1.8µg 33.1µg 57%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Protein 1.2g 17.81g 33%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.015mg 24%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Phosphorus 71mg 203mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.1µg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 1mg 18%
Folate 67µg 7µg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Choline 65.2mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.245mg 12%
Copper 0.12mg 0.028mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 2.063mg 9%
Carbs 17.99g 0g 6%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.64mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 36IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg 5%
Iron 0.59mg 0.38mg 3%
Calcium 36mg 16mg 2%
Sodium 10mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.065mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.076mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Potassium 375mg 413mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 32mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.231g 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.67g 1%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.45mg 1%
Calories 75kcal 82kcal 0%
Net carbs 13.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.131g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 0.094g 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Cod
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
23%
Parsnip
731%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/nutrients
  2. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.