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Okra vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Okra and Parsnip?

  • Okra is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Magnesium, while Parsnip is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Parsnip has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Okra. Okra has 0.215mg of Vitamin B6, while Parsnip has 0.09mg.

We used Okra, raw 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.
Okra
5
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Contains more Calcium +127.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.6%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains more Copper +10.1%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.59
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 24% 41% 27% 27% 1% 16% 37% 103% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains more Calcium +127.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.6%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains more Copper +10.1%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.59
Equal in Zinc - 0.59

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.
Okra
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Folate +11.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 43% 6% 0% 77% 50% 14% 19% 15% 50% 45% 0% 79%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Folate +11.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
2
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Contains more Protein +60.8%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +141.5%
Contains more Other +15.3%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 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 +60.8%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +141.5%
Contains more Other +15.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +558.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.1%
37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.027 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +558.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okra Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 4.25g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 1.93g 1.2g Okra
Fats 0.19g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 7.45g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 33kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 1.48g 4.8g Okra
Fiber 3.2g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 82mg 36mg Okra
Iron 0.62mg 0.59mg Okra
Magnesium 57mg 29mg Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 299mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 7mg 10mg Okra
Zinc 0.58mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Copper 0.109mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.788mg 0.56mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 716IU 0IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 0µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 23mg 17mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.09mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.05mg Okra
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.7mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.245mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.09mg Okra
Folate 60µg 67µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 31.3µg 22.5µg Okra
Tryptophan 0.017mg Okra
Threonine 0.065mg Okra
Isoleucine 0.069mg Okra
Leucine 0.105mg Okra
Lysine 0.081mg Okra
Methionine 0.021mg Okra
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Okra
Valine 0.091mg Okra
Histidine 0.031mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.05g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.047g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Okra 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%
Okra
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Okra
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okra
Okra is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okra
Okra contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okra
Okra is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Okra
Okra is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Okra - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169260/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.