Parsnip vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between parsnip and smoked salmon
- Parsnip is higher in manganese, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate, yet smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Smoked salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 136% more than parsnip.
- The amount of sodium in parsnip is lower.
- The glycemic index of smoked salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.
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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 | +61.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +227.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +114.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +90.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3194.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +44.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +91.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1700% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +291.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22400% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +3250% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +574.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.26µg | 136% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 17.1µg | 86% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 685IU | 86% |
Selenium | 1.8µg | 32.4µg | 56% |
Protein | 1.2g | 18.28g | 34% |
Sodium | 10mg | 672mg | 29% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 4.72mg | 25% |
Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.017mg | 24% |
Fiber | 4.9g | 0g | 20% |
Vitamin K | 22.5µg | 0.1µg | 19% |
Vitamin C | 17mg | 0mg | 19% |
Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
Folate | 67µg | 2µg | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.278mg | 14% |
Phosphorus | 71mg | 164mg | 13% |
Copper | 0.12mg | 0.23mg | 12% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.023mg | 6% |
Potassium | 375mg | 175mg | 6% |
Carbs | 17.99g | 0g | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.995g | 6% |
Fats | 0.3g | 4.32g | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.112g | 2.023g | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.929g | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
Iron | 0.59mg | 0.85mg | 3% |
Calcium | 36mg | 11mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 18mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.59mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
Calories | 75kcal | 117kcal | 2% |
Vitamin E | 1.49mg | 1.35mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 13.09g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.8g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.205mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.842mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.486mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.679mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.541mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.714mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.942mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.538mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.183g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.267g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.073g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
17.99 g
Water:
79.53 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1423.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1340% |
Contains more OtherOther | +451% |
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Water
~72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1706.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2017% |