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Sockeye salmon vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sockeye salmon and parsnip

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

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +24.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +329.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1872.2%
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%
~equal in Zinc ~0.59mg

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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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 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 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22400%
Contains more FolateFolate +857.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sockeye salmon Parsnip
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 Sockeye salmon Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 0µg 186%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg 84%
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU 84%
Selenium 35.5µg 1.8µg 61%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 0.7mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.09mg 57%
Protein 26.48g 1.2g 51%
Phosphorus 305mg 71mg 33%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.56mg 24%
Cholesterol 61mg 0mg 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Folate 7µg 67µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.05mg 15%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.6mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.047g 9%
Fats 5.57g 0.3g 8%
Carbs 0g 17.99g 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.09mg 6%
Copper 0.076mg 0.12mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.969g 0.05g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0.112g 4%
Calories 156kcal 75kcal 4%
Sodium 92mg 10mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 1.49mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 36mg 3%
Potassium 436mg 375mg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 29mg 2%
Iron 0.52mg 0.59mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.8g N/A
Zinc 0.55mg 0.59mg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g 0g 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
Sockeye salmon 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
113%
Sockeye salmon
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
26%
Parsnip

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