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Parsnip vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between parsnip and salmon raw

  • Parsnip is richer in manganese, fiber, and vitamin C, yet salmon raw is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for salmon raw is 133% higher.
  • Salmon raw has a lower glycemic index than parsnip.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.7%
Contains more IronIron +35.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1927.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.64mg

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%
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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +168%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1022.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +808.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1553.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2013.3%
Contains more OtherOther +442.9%

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1777.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5302.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Salmon raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg 133%
Selenium 1.8µg 36.5µg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.818mg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 7.86mg 45%
Protein 1.2g 19.84g 37%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.38mg 25%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.016mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.664mg 21%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Phosphorus 71mg 200mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 2.539g 17%
Copper 0.12mg 0.25mg 14%
Folate 67µg 25µg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.226mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Fats 0.3g 6.34g 9%
Carbs 17.99g 0g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 2.103g 5%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.981g 4%
Calories 75kcal 142kcal 3%
Iron 0.59mg 0.8mg 3%
Potassium 375mg 490mg 3%
Calcium 36mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Sodium 10mg 44mg 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 0g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Zinc 0.59mg 0.64mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Salmon raw
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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.931g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $13)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.