Parsnip vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between parsnip and salsa?
- Parsnip is richer in vitamin C, fiber, folate, and phosphorus, while salsa is higher in iron and vitamin A.
- Salsa's daily need coverage for iron is 21% higher.
- Salsa has 4 times less vitamin C than parsnip. Parsnip has 17mg of vitamin C, while salsa has 4mg.
- Parsnip is lower in sodium.
We used Parsnips, raw and USDA Commodity, salsa types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +247.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +279.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +252.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +157% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +600% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +127.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 2.24mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 430mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 4mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 1.4g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
| Folate | 67µg | 19µg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 10% | |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 17.99g | 7g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 270mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.12mg | 0.096mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 1.08mg | 2% |
| Calories | 75kcal | 36kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.107g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)