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Pico de gallo vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between pico de gallo and parsnip

  • Pico de gallo is higher in vitamin A, yet parsnip is higher in vitamin C and iron.
  • Pico de gallo covers your daily sodium needs 20% more than parsnip.
  • The amount of sodium in parsnip is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are PACE, Pico De Gallo and Parsnips, raw.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 61% 0% 0%
Parsnip
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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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%

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 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +347.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more OtherOther +167.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.8%
~equal in Water ~79.53g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Parsnip DV% diff.
Manganese 0.56mg 24%
Sodium 469mg 10mg 20%
Fiber 4.9g 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Folate 67µg 17%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 17mg 15%
Copper 0.12mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Potassium 375mg 11%
Phosphorus 71mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Iron 0mg 0.59mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Zinc 0.59mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 0mg 36mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Carbs 9.38g 17.99g 3%
Calories 31kcal 75kcal 2%
Protein 0g 1.2g 2%
Fats 0g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 9.38g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 6.25g 4.8g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.112g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pico de gallo Parsnip
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
1%
Pico de gallo
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
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 ($)

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

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.