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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 41% 25% 26% 23% 36% 16% 26% 0.91% 103% 3.8%
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 +96.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.59mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.59mg

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
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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 77% 43% 5.4% 0% 50% 14% 19% 15% 50% 0% 78% 45% 6.7%
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 CVitamin C +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +39.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
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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 ProteinProtein +60.8%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
Contains more FatsFats +57.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.5%
Contains more OtherOther +15.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okra
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37% 24% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +558.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 33kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.93g 1.2g Okra
Fats 0.19g 0.3g Parsnip
Vitamin C 23mg 17mg Okra
Net carbs 4.25g 13.09g Parsnip
Carbs 7.45g 17.99g Parsnip
Magnesium 57mg 29mg Okra
Calcium 82mg 36mg Okra
Potassium 299mg 375mg Parsnip
Iron 0.62mg 0.59mg Okra
Sugar 1.48g 4.8g Okra
Fiber 3.2g 4.9g Parsnip
Copper 0.109mg 0.12mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.58mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Starch 0.34g Okra
Phosphorus 61mg 71mg Parsnip
Sodium 7mg 10mg Okra
Vitamin A 716IU 0IU Okra
Vitamin A 36µg 0µg Okra
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.788mg 0.56mg Okra
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg Parsnip
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
Vitamin K 31.3µg 22.5µg Okra
Folate 60µg 67µg Parsnip
Choline 12.3mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.05g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.047g Parsnip
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
Fructose 0.57g Okra

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okra 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
31%
Okra
23%
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.