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Parsnip vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Parsnip and Marinara sauce

  • Parsnip is richer in Manganese, Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, yet Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Marinara sauce is 20% higher.
  • Parsnip contains 9 times more Vitamin C than Marinara sauce. Parsnip contains 17mg of Vitamin C, while Marinara sauce contains 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.

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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 +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +195%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +308.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +195%
Contains more Copper +48.1%
Contains more Manganese +308.8%
Contains more Selenium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +32.2%

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 C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Folate +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Folate +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +123.2%
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +393.3%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Equal in Water - 87.39
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +123.2%
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +393.3%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Equal in Water - 87.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.9%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +980.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 6.26g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 1.41g Marinara sauce
Fats 0.3g 1.48g Marinara sauce
Carbs 17.99g 8.06g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 51kcal Parsnip
Sugar 4.8g 5.5g Parsnip
Fiber 4.9g 1.8g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 27mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.78mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 29mg 18mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 34mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 319mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 30mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.2mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.081mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.137mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 1.1µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 1.49mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 17mg 2mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.024mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.061mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 67µg 13µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 13.9µg Parsnip
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.17g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.377g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.508g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Marinara sauce
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
25%
Parsnip
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.