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Oat vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oat and Parsnip?

  • Oat is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, while Parsnip is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 189% higher.
  • Parsnip has 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Oat. Oat has 0.763mg of Vitamin B1, while Parsnip has 0.09mg.

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.
Oat
9
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Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +510.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +636.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +572.9%
Contains more Copper +421.7%
Contains more Manganese +777.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +510.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +636.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +572.9%
Contains more Copper +421.7%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Oat
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +747.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +19.6%
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% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +747.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +19.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
4
:
Contains more Protein +1307.5%
Contains more Fats +2200%
Contains more Carbs +268.4%
Contains more Other +75.5%
Contains more Water +867.5%
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 Protein +1307.5%
Contains more Fats +2200%
Contains more Carbs +268.4%
Contains more Other +75.5%
Contains more Water +867.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1844.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5293.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1844.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5293.6%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Oat 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 Oat Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 13.09g Oat
Protein 16.89g 1.2g Oat
Fats 6.9g 0.3g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 17.99g Oat
Calories 389kcal 75kcal Oat
Sugar 4.8g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 4.9g Oat
Calcium 54mg 36mg Oat
Iron 4.72mg 0.59mg Oat
Magnesium 177mg 29mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 71mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 375mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 10mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 0.59mg Oat
Copper 0.626mg 0.12mg Oat
Manganese 4.916mg 0.56mg Oat
Selenium 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.09mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.05mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.7mg Oat
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.6mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.09mg Oat
Folate 56µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg Parsnip
Tryptophan 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 0.05g Parsnip
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 0.112g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.047g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat Parsnip
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
33%
Oat
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
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?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat 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. Oat - 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.