Cereal vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cereal and parsley
- Cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Parsley covers your daily vitamin K needs 1367% more than cereal.
- Cereal contains 73 times more vitamin B1 than parsley. While cereal contains 6.288mg of vitamin B1, parsley contains only 0.086mg.
- The amount of sodium in parsley is lower.
- The glycemic index of parsley is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Parsley, fresh.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +449.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +610.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +393.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +163.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +427.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7211.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3849% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2155.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6551.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +837.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1272% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2220.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +185.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1640µg | 1367% |
| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.086mg | 517% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.09mg | 454% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 6.2mg | 348% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.098mg | 290% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 1.313mg | 177% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 133mg | 105% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 1.07mg | 59% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 421µg | 44% |
| Folate | 152µg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 795mg | 56mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 6.33g | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.16mg | 27% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 36kcal | 17% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 138mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 554mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 0.1µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.3g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 50mg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 2.97g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.75mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.124g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.149mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.132g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 0.79g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.295g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.128g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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