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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.
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.62mg
~equal in Copper ~0.109mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.58mg

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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +451.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.7%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +57.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.5%
Contains more OtherOther +15.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.8%
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +558.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 75kcal 33kcal Parsnip
Protein 1.2g 1.93g Okra
Fats 0.3g 0.19g Parsnip
Vitamin C 17mg 23mg Okra
Net carbs 13.09g 4.25g Parsnip
Carbs 17.99g 7.45g Parsnip
Magnesium 29mg 57mg Okra
Calcium 36mg 82mg Okra
Potassium 375mg 299mg Parsnip
Iron 0.59mg 0.62mg Okra
Sugar 4.8g 1.48g Okra
Fiber 4.9g 3.2g Parsnip
Copper 0.12mg 0.109mg Parsnip
Zinc 0.59mg 0.58mg Parsnip
Starch 0.34g Okra
Phosphorus 71mg 61mg Parsnip
Sodium 10mg 7mg Okra
Vitamin A 0IU 716IU Okra
Vitamin A 0µg 36µg Okra
Vitamin E 1.49mg 0.27mg Parsnip
Manganese 0.56mg 0.788mg Okra
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg Parsnip
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
Vitamin K 22.5µg 31.3µg Okra
Folate 67µg 60µg Parsnip
Choline 12.3mg Okra
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.026g Okra
Monounsaturated Fat 0.112g 0.017g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.027g 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
Parsnip Okra
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
23%
Parsnip
31%
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.