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Oats vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between oats and parsley

  • Oats are higher in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, magnesium, fiber, and zinc, yet parsley is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folate.
  • Oats cover your daily manganese needs 207% more than parsley.
  • Oats contain 9 times more phosphorus than parsley. While oats contain 523mg of phosphorus, parsley contains only 58mg.
  • The glycemic index of parsley is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Oats 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.
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +254%
Contains more CopperCopper +320.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +271%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +801.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2972.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.1%
Contains more IronIron +31.4%

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.
Oats
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +787.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
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 ProteinProtein +468.7%
Contains more FatsFats +773.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +946.9%
Contains more WaterWater +967%
Contains more OtherOther +27.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +638.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1944.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 1367%
Manganese 4.916mg 0.16mg 207%
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg 148%
Phosphorus 523mg 58mg 66%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.086mg 56%
Copper 0.626mg 0.149mg 53%
Vitamin A 0µg 421µg 47%
Magnesium 177mg 50mg 30%
Fiber 10.6g 3.3g 29%
Protein 16.89g 2.97g 28%
Zinc 3.97mg 1.07mg 26%
Folate 56µg 152µg 24%
Carbs 66.27g 6.33g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.4mg 19%
Iron 4.72mg 6.2mg 19%
Calories 389kcal 36kcal 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.124g 16%
Fats 6.9g 0.79g 9%
Calcium 54mg 138mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.217g 0.132g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 0.295g 5%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 5%
Potassium 429mg 554mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.098mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 56mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 1.313mg 2%
Net carbs 55.67g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 0.85g N/A
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.061mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats Parsley
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
30%
Oats
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.