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Parsnip vs. Okra — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Parsnip and Okra?

  • Parsnip is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B5, and Fiber, while Okra is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Magnesium.
  • Okra has 6 times less Vitamin E than Parsnip. Parsnip has 1.49mg of Vitamin E , while Okra has 0.27mg.

We used Parsnips, raw and Okra, 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.
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Okra
Contains more Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains more Copper +10.1%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +127.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.6%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.62
Equal in Zinc - 0.58
Equal in Copper - 0.109
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 24% 41% 27% 27% 1% 16% 37% 103% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains more Potassium +25.4%
Contains more Copper +10.1%
Contains more Selenium +157.1%
Contains more Calcium +127.8%
Contains more Magnesium +96.6%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.62
Equal in Zinc - 0.58
Equal in Copper - 0.109

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.
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Okra
Contains more Vitamin E +451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Folate +11.7%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Folate +11.7%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Okra
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +141.5%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Protein +60.8%
Contains more Water +12.6%
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.93 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.45 g
Water: 89.58 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Fats +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +141.5%
Contains more Other +15.3%
Contains more Protein +60.8%
Contains more Water +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsnip Okra
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 Parsnip Okra Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 4.25g Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 1.93g Okra
Fats 0.3g 0.19g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 7.45g Parsnip
Calories 75kcal 33kcal Parsnip
Starch 0.34g Okra
Fructose 0.57g Okra
Sugar 4.8g 1.48g Okra
Fiber 4.9g 3.2g Parsnip
Calcium 36mg 82mg Okra
Iron 0.59mg 0.62mg Okra
Magnesium 29mg 57mg Okra
Phosphorus 71mg 61mg Parsnip
Potassium 375mg 299mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 7mg Okra
Zinc 0.59mg 0.58mg Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.109mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
Vitamin A 0IU 716IU Okra
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 36µg Okra
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.27mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 23mg Okra
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.2mg Okra
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.06mg Okra
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1mg Okra
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.245mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.215mg Okra
Folate 67µg 60µg Parsnip
Vitamin K 22.5µg 31.3µg 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 0.05g 0.026g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.017g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.027g Parsnip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parsnip Okra
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
25%
Parsnip
33%
Okra
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Parsnip
30%
Okra

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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/nutrients
  2. Okra - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169260/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.