Oatmeal vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between oatmeal and parsnip
- Oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, while parsnip has more vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, vitamin E, and potassium.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 67% higher.
- Parsnip contains 4 times less vitamin B3 than oatmeal. Oatmeal contains 3.025mg of vitamin B3, while parsnip contains 0.7mg.
- Oatmeal has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of parsnip is 97.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +910.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +514.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +332.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2028.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5525% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +353.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.9% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +249.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +806.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.59mg | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 22.5µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.09mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.7mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.09mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 4.9g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 375mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 1.49mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 1.8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.6mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Folate | 44µg | 67µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.047g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 0.3g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 17.99g | 2% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 71mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.112g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 75kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 13.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 4.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 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
26%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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