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Parsley vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between parsley and corn raw

  • Parsley is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, calcium, copper, and potassium, yet corn raw is richer in vitamin B5 and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for parsley is 1366% higher.
  • Parsley contains 69 times more calcium than corn raw. Parsley contains 138mg of calcium, while corn raw contains 2mg.
  • Parsley has a lower glycemic index than corn raw.

Food types used in this article are Parsley, fresh and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw.

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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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.2%
Contains more IronIron +1092.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +175.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
~equal in Manganese ~0.163mg

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1855.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4577.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +971.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +546566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.093mg
~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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%
Contains more OtherOther +249.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.1%
Contains more FatsFats +70.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +195.4%

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.7%

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 raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Corn raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 0.3µg 1366%
Vitamin C 133mg 6.8mg 140%
Iron 6.2mg 0.52mg 71%
Vitamin A 421µg 9µg 46%
Folate 152µg 42µg 28%
Calcium 138mg 2mg 14%
Copper 0.149mg 0.054mg 11%
Potassium 554mg 270mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.155mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.717mg 6%
Zinc 1.07mg 0.46mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.07mg 5%
Fiber 3.3g 2g 5%
Carbs 6.33g 18.7g 4%
Phosphorus 58mg 89mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 1.77mg 3%
Calories 36kcal 86kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.055mg 3%
Magnesium 50mg 37mg 3%
Sodium 56mg 15mg 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Choline 12.8mg 23mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.487g 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg 1%
Fats 0.79g 1.35g 1%
Saturated fat 0.132g 0.325g 1%
Protein 2.97g 3.27g 1%
Net carbs 3.03g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 6.26g N/A
Manganese 0.16mg 0.163mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.093mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 0.432g 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.204mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.042mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsley Corn raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/nutrients
  2. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.