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Oats vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between oats and parsnip?

  • Oats are richer in manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B5, while parsnip is higher in vitamin C.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 189% higher.
  • Parsnip has 8 times less vitamin B1 than oats. Oats have 0.763mg of vitamin B1, while parsnip has 0.09mg.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index (97) than oats (59).

We used Oats and Parsnips, raw types in this comparison.

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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
9
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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +510.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.4%
Contains more IronIron +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +421.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +572.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +636.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +777.9%

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
5
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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +747.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1307.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +268.4%
Contains more OtherOther +75.5%
Contains more WaterWater +867.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
2
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% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1844.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5293.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Parsnip DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.56mg 189%
Phosphorus 523mg 71mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.09mg 56%
Copper 0.626mg 0.12mg 56%
Iron 4.72mg 0.59mg 52%
Magnesium 177mg 29mg 35%
Protein 16.89g 1.2g 31%
Zinc 3.97mg 0.59mg 31%
Fiber 10.6g 4.9g 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.047g 17%
Calories 389kcal 75kcal 16%
Carbs 66.27g 17.99g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.6mg 15%
Fats 6.9g 0.3g 10%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.05mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 0.112g 5%
Saturated fat 1.217g 0.05g 5%
Folate 56µg 67µg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Calcium 54mg 36mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.09mg 2%
Potassium 429mg 375mg 2%
Net carbs 55.67g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Sodium 2mg 10mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oats Parsnip
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
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.167g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.