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Parsnip vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between parsnip and sockeye salmon

  • Parsnip is richer in manganese, fiber, and vitamin C, yet sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 186% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than parsnip.

Food types used in this article are Parsnips, raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +227.3%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4207.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +329.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1872.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.55mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22400%
Contains more FolateFolate +857.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1346.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +818.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +58.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2106.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1756.7%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1564.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2723.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsnip Sockeye salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg 186%
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg 84%
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU 84%
Selenium 1.8µg 35.5µg 61%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 10.123mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.827mg 57%
Protein 1.2g 26.48g 51%
Phosphorus 71mg 305mg 33%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.013mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Fiber 4.9g 0g 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 0.1µg 19%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Folate 67µg 7µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.246mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 1.274mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.327g 9%
Fats 0.3g 5.57g 8%
Carbs 17.99g 0g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.157mg 6%
Copper 0.12mg 0.076mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.969g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 1.864g 4%
Calories 75kcal 156kcal 4%
Sodium 10mg 92mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.99mg 3%
Calcium 36mg 11mg 3%
Potassium 375mg 436mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 36mg 2%
Iron 0.59mg 0.52mg 1%
Net carbs 13.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 4.8g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.59mg 0.55mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Sockeye salmon
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
113%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.919g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.