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Parsley vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between parsley and corn grain

  • Parsley has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and folate, while corn grain has more vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 1366% higher.
  • Parsley has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsley is 32, while the glycemic index of corn grain is 52.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsley, fresh and Corn grain, yellow.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1871.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93%
Contains more IronIron +128.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +106.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +262.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +203.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15400%

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.
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%
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% 3.7% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3727.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +546566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +347.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +591.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.424mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +745.8%
Contains more OtherOther +81.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +217.2%
Contains more FatsFats +500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1073.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
16% 31% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +324.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1644.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Corn grain DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 0.3µg 1366%
Vitamin C 133mg 0mg 148%
Vitamin A 421µg 11µg 46%
Iron 6.2mg 2.71mg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.622mg 41%
Folate 152µg 19µg 33%
Selenium 0.1µg 15.5µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.385mg 25%
Carbs 6.33g 74.26g 23%
Phosphorus 58mg 210mg 22%
Copper 0.149mg 0.314mg 18%
Magnesium 50mg 127mg 18%
Calories 36kcal 365kcal 16%
Fiber 3.3g 7.3g 16%
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 3.627mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 2.163g 14%
Manganese 0.16mg 0.485mg 14%
Calcium 138mg 7mg 13%
Protein 2.97g 9.42g 13%
Zinc 1.07mg 2.21mg 10%
Potassium 554mg 287mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.201mg 8%
Fats 0.79g 4.74g 6%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.49mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.132g 0.667g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 1.251g 2%
Sodium 56mg 35mg 1%
Net carbs 3.03g 66.96g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 0.64g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.424mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0.337mg 0%
Leucine 0.204mg 1.155mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.042mg 0.197mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.477mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 0.287mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsley Corn grain
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
379%
Parsley
31%
Corn grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
63%
Corn grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grain
Corn grain is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/nutrients
  2. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.