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Bran vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bran and Parsley

  • Bran has more Manganese, Selenium, and Phosphorus, while Parsley has more Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Potassium, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 148% higher.
  • Parsley contains 77 times less Selenium than Bran. Bran contains 7.7µg of Selenium, while Parsley contains 0.1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Oat bran, cooked 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.
Bran
Bran
4
:
6
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Phosphorus +105.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +502.5%
Contains more Selenium +7600%
Contains more Calcium +1280%
Contains more Iron +604.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +502.2%
Contains more Zinc +101.9%
Contains more Copper +125.8%
Bran
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Parsley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Manganese +502.5%
Contains more Selenium +7600%
Contains more Calcium +1280%
Contains more Iron +604.5%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +502.2%
Contains more Zinc +101.9%
Contains more Copper +125.8%

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.
Bran
Bran
1
:
9
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +811.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more Folate +2433.3%
Bran
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 0% 0%
Parsley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +811.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +260%
Contains more Folate +2433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
Bran
3
:
2
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Carbs +80.7%
Contains more Other +349%
Equal in Protein - 2.97
Equal in Fats - 0.79
Equal in Water - 87.71
Bran
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Parsley
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Carbs +80.7%
Contains more Other +349%
Equal in Protein - 2.97
Equal in Fats - 0.79
Equal in Water - 87.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
Bran
1
:
2
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.295
Bran
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
Parsley
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.295

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 8.84g 3.03g Bran
Protein 3.21g 2.97g Bran
Fats 0.86g 0.79g Bran
Carbs 11.44g 6.33g Bran
Calories 40kcal 36kcal Bran
Sugar 0.85g Bran
Fiber 2.6g 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 10mg 138mg Parsley
Iron 0.88mg 6.2mg Parsley
Magnesium 40mg 50mg Parsley
Phosphorus 119mg 58mg Bran
Potassium 92mg 554mg Parsley
Sodium 1mg 56mg Bran
Zinc 0.53mg 1.07mg Parsley
Copper 0.066mg 0.149mg Parsley
Manganese 0.964mg 0.16mg Bran
Selenium 7.7µg 0.1µg Bran
Vitamin A 0IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.086mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.098mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.09mg Parsley
Folate 6µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.045mg Bran
Threonine 0.086mg 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.118mg Parsley
Leucine 0.235mg 0.204mg Bran
Lysine 0.13mg 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.057mg 0.042mg Bran
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.145mg Bran
Valine 0.165mg 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.07mg 0.061mg Bran
Saturated Fat 0.163g 0.132g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 0.295g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.124g Bran

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran Parsley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Bran
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/nutrients
  2. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.