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Parsnip vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between parsnip and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)?

  • Parsnip is richer in vitamin C and fiber, while saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and selenium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for iron is 62% higher.
  • Parsnip is lower in saturated fat.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index (97) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

We used Parsnips, raw and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) 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.
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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more IronIron +844.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +472.2%

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.
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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +874%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +820.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.086mg

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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1474.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +688.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2780%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +311.6%
Contains more OtherOther +185.7%

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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1673.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10187.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Iron 0.59mg 5.57mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.702mg 51%
Sodium 10mg 941mg 40%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 6.442mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.487mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 4.835g 32%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Carbs 17.99g 74.05g 19%
Calories 75kcal 418kcal 17%
Folate 67µg 134µg 17%
Protein 1.2g 9.46g 17%
Selenium 1.8µg 10.3µg 15%
Fats 0.3g 8.64g 13%
Fiber 4.9g 2.8g 8%
Potassium 375mg 152mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.05g 1.653g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 1.986g 5%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.686mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Phosphorus 71mg 102mg 4%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 1.15mg 2%
Copper 0.12mg 0.139mg 2%
Calcium 36mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 25.4µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.536mg 1%
Zinc 0.59mg 0.69mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 1.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.086mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 931mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.603g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.