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Salami vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between salami and parsnip?

  • The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1 in salami is higher than in parsnip.
  • Salami's daily need coverage for sodium is 75% more.
  • Parsnip has less cholesterol.
  • Salami has a lower glycemic index (28) than parsnip (97).

We used Salami, cooked, beef and pork and Parsnips, raw types in this article.

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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.
Salami
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 28% 59% 119% 80% 82% 227% 128% 171%
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 IronIron +164.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +396.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1638.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%

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.
Salami
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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% 4.4% 15% 92% 82% 113% 72% 106% 190% 8% 2.3% 51%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +307.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +614%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +764.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +410%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +603.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +2133.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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22% 26% 2% 45% 5%
Protein: 21.85 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 2.4 g
Water: 45.19 g
Other: 4.66 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 ProteinProtein +1720.8%
Contains more FatsFats +8533.3%
Contains more OtherOther +375.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +649.6%
Contains more WaterWater +76%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salami
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41% 48% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.316 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.529 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9834.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5280.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salami Parsnip DV% diff.
Sodium 1740mg 10mg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.52µg 0µg 63%
Selenium 31.3µg 1.8µg 54%
Saturated fat 9.316g 0.05g 42%
Protein 21.85g 1.2g 41%
Fats 25.9g 0.3g 39%
Vitamin B3 6.053mg 0.7mg 33%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.459mg 0.09mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.127g 0.112g 28%
Copper 0.357mg 0.12mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.357mg 0.05mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.367mg 0.09mg 23%
Zinc 2.93mg 0.59mg 21%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Manganese 0.978mg 0.56mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.529g 0.047g 17%
Phosphorus 191mg 71mg 17%
Choline 93.5mg 17%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 22.5µg 16%
Folate 3µg 67µg 16%
Calories 336kcal 75kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 1.201mg 0.6mg 12%
Iron 1.56mg 0.59mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1.49mg 8%
Vitamin D 1µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin D 41IU 0IU 5%
Carbs 2.4g 17.99g 5%
Potassium 316mg 375mg 2%
Calcium 15mg 36mg 2%
Magnesium 19mg 29mg 2%
Net carbs 2.4g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 0.96g 4.8g N/A
Trans fat 0.586g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.521mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.675mg 0%
Leucine 0.929mg 0%
Lysine 1.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.301mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.481mg 0%
Valine 0.668mg 0%
Histidine 0.359mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.126g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.084g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salami 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
57%
Salami
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Salami
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salami
Salami is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 1730mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.266g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.7)

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. Salami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172936/nutrients
  2. 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.