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Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and parsnip?

  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and selenium, while parsnip is higher in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for iron is 62% higher.
  • Parsnip has 94 times less sodium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 941mg of sodium, while parsnip has 10mg.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index (97) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).

We used Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Parsnips, raw types in this comparison.

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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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
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 +844.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +472.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%

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 0% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +874%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +820.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 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 +688.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2780%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +311.6%
Contains more OtherOther +185.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1474.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 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 +1673.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10187.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Parsnip
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Parsnip DV% diff.
Iron 5.57mg 0.59mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.702mg 0.09mg 51%
Sodium 941mg 10mg 40%
Vitamin B3 6.442mg 0.7mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.487mg 0.05mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.835g 0.047g 32%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Carbs 74.05g 17.99g 19%
Calories 418kcal 75kcal 17%
Folate 134µg 67µg 17%
Protein 9.46g 1.2g 17%
Selenium 10.3µg 1.8µg 15%
Fats 8.64g 0.3g 13%
Fiber 2.8g 4.9g 8%
Potassium 152mg 375mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.653g 0.05g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.986g 0.112g 5%
Manganese 0.686mg 0.56mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Phosphorus 102mg 71mg 4%
Choline 16.7mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.15mg 1.49mg 2%
Copper 0.139mg 0.12mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 36mg 2%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 22.5µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.6mg 1%
Zinc 0.69mg 0.59mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 71.25g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 1.29g 4.8g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.086mg 0.09mg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.45mg 0%
Valine 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Parsnip
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 931mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.603g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.