Oatmeal vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oatmeal and parsley
- Oatmeal has more manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, parsley is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, potassium, and copper.
- Parsley covers your daily vitamin K needs 1366% more than oatmeal.
- Parsley has 3 times less manganese than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 0.558mg of manganese, while parsley has 0.16mg.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of parsley is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +248.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4900% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +808.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +202.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +119.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +223.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +971.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +409900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +245.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +172.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +286% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +243.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.6% |
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 | 0.4µg | 1640µg | 1366% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 133mg | 148% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 421µg | 32% |
| Folate | 44µg | 152µg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.16mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.086mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 554mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 1.313mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.098mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.149mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 0.1µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 138mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 50mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.75mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.07mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 6.2mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.124g | 2% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 6.33g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 2.97g | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 12.8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 0.79g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Sodium | 49mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.132g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.295g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
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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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49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.