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Sun-dried tomato vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sun-dried tomato and parsnip

  • Sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C, copper, potassium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and magnesium, yet parsnip is richer in folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for sun-dried tomato is 94% higher.
  • Sun-dried tomato contains 27 times more sodium than parsnip. Sun-dried tomato contains 266mg of sodium, while parsnip contains 10mg.
  • Sun-dried tomato has a lower glycemic index than parsnip.

Food types used in this article are Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained 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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
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 +179.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +317.3%
Contains more IronIron +354.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +294.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.2%

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 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 +498.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +666%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +418.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +191.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 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 +321.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4593.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.7%
Contains more OtherOther +277.6%
Contains more WaterWater +47.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 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 +7634.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4283%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sun-dried tomato Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin C 101.8mg 17mg 94%
Copper 0.473mg 0.12mg 39%
Potassium 1565mg 375mg 35%
Iron 2.68mg 0.59mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.383mg 0.05mg 26%
Fats 14.08g 0.3g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.663g 0.112g 21%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.319mg 0.09mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.63mg 0.7mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.047g 13%
Magnesium 81mg 29mg 12%
Folate 23µg 67µg 11%
Sodium 266mg 10mg 11%
Phosphorus 139mg 71mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.193mg 0.09mg 9%
Protein 5.06g 1.2g 8%
Saturated fat 1.893g 0.05g 8%
Calories 213kcal 75kcal 7%
Vitamin A 64µg 0µg 7%
Manganese 0.466mg 0.56mg 4%
Fiber 5.8g 4.9g 4%
Selenium 3µg 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.6mg 2%
Zinc 0.78mg 0.59mg 2%
Carbs 23.33g 17.99g 2%
Calcium 47mg 36mg 1%
Net carbs 17.53g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.131mg 0%
Valine 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sun-dried tomato 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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sun-dried tomato
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.843g)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.