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Parsnip vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Parsnip and Fish sandwich

  • Parsnip has more Vitamin C, Fiber, and Manganese, however, Fish sandwich is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Fish sandwich covers your daily need of Selenium 29% more than Parsnip.
  • Parsnip has 9 times more Vitamin C than Fish sandwich. While Parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C, Fish sandwich has only 1.8mg.
  • Parsnip has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Parsnips, raw and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 Magnesium +16%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +112.1%
Contains more Iron +154.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.4%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Calcium - 37
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 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Manganese +112.1%
Contains more Iron +154.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.4%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Equal in Calcium - 37

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 E +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin E +170.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +64.2%
Contains more Protein +757.5%
Contains more Fats +4050%
Contains more Carbs +48.4%
Contains more Other +117.3%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Water +64.2%
Contains more Protein +757.5%
Contains more Fats +4050%
Contains more Carbs +48.4%
Contains more Other +117.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2217%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13212.8%
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2217%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13212.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 1.2g 10.29g Fish sandwich
Fats 0.3g 12.45g Fish sandwich
Carbs 17.99g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 75kcal 257kcal Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 4.8g 3.53g Fish sandwich
Fiber 4.9g 1g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Iron 0.59mg 1.5mg Fish sandwich
Magnesium 29mg 25mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 71mg 116mg Fish sandwich
Potassium 375mg 206mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 602mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.49mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.075mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.264mg Parsnip
Selenium 1.8µg 18µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 0IU 87IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.55mg Parsnip
Vitamin D 0IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin C 17mg 1.8mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.14mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 2.15mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.37mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.07mg Parsnip
Folate 67µg 46µg Parsnip
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 22.5µg 13.6µg Parsnip
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Parsnip
Trans Fat 0g 0.08g Parsnip
Saturated Fat 0.05g 1.949g Parsnip
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 2.595g Fish sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parsnip Fish sandwich
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
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.899g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.