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Parsnip vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between parsnip and salami?

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1 in salami is higher than in parsnip.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for sodium is 75% more.
  • Parsnip has less sodium.
  • Salami has a lower glycemic index (28) than parsnip (97).

We used Parsnips, raw and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more IronIron +164.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +396.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1638.9%

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%
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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 0% 0% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +603.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +307.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +614%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +764.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
Salami
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22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +649.6%
Contains more WaterWater +76%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1720.8%
Contains more FatsFats +8533.3%
Contains more OtherOther +375.5%

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
Salami
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41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9834.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5280.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Salami DV% diff.
Sodium 10mg 1740mg 75%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.52µg 63%
Selenium 1.8µg 31.3µg 54%
Saturated fat 0.05g 9.316g 42%
Protein 1.2g 21.85g 41%
Fats 0.3g 25.9g 39%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 6.053mg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.459mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 11.127g 28%
Copper 0.12mg 0.357mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.357mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.367mg 23%
Zinc 0.59mg 2.93mg 21%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.978mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 2.529g 17%
Phosphorus 71mg 191mg 17%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 3.2µg 16%
Folate 67µg 3µg 16%
Calories 75kcal 336kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.201mg 12%
Iron 0.59mg 1.56mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.22mg 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU 5%
Carbs 17.99g 2.4g 5%
Potassium 375mg 316mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 15mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 19mg 2%
Net carbs 13.09g 2.4g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 0.96g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.586g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Salami
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
23%
Parsnip
57%
Salami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
91%
Salami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1730mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.266g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/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.