Parsley vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Parsley, freeze-dried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Parsley 271
Spices 276
Protein (g)
Parsley 31.3
Spices 9.11
Carbs (g)
Parsley 42.4
Spices 63.9
Fat (g)
Parsley 5.20
Spices 7.43
Fiber (g)
Parsley 32.7
Spices 37.0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Parsley, freeze-dried — 31.3g vs 9.11g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Parsley, freeze-dried — 271 vs 276 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Parsley, freeze-dried scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Parsley | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 271 kcal | 276 kcal | -2% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 2.00 g | 7.79 g | -74% |
| Protein | 31.3 g | 9.11 g | +244% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.20 g | 7.43 g | -30% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 42.4 g | 63.9 g | -34% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 32.7 g | 37.0 g | -12% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | — | 2.73 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | — | 0.470 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 149 mg | 50.0 mg | +198% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 1.04 mg | 0.513 mg | +103% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 2.26 mg | 0.399 mg | +466% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 10.4 mg | 4.94 mg | +111% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 2.52 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.38 mg | 0.550 mg | +150% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 194 ug | 274 ug | -29% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 43.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 190 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 2264 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 7.48 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 176 mg | 1890 mg | -91% |
| Iron, Fe | 53.9 mg | 124 mg | -56% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 372 mg | 220 mg | +69% |
| Phosphorus, P | 548 mg | 201 mg | +173% |
| Potassium, K | 6300 mg | 814 mg | +674% |
| Sodium, Na | 391 mg | 55.0 mg | +611% |
| Zinc, Zn | 6.11 mg | 6.18 mg | -1% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.459 mg | 0.860 mg | -47% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.34 mg | 7.87 mg | -83% |
| Selenium, Se | 32.3 ug | 4.60 ug | +602% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1134 kj | 1156 kj | -2% |
| Ash | 19.1 g | 11.7 g | +63% |
| Total Sugars | — | 1.71 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 194 ug | 274 ug | -29% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 194 ug | 274 ug | -29% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 33.0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 63240 IU | 3800 IU | +1564% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 1895 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1715 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0.240 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0.120 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.230 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.150 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 1.72 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0.280 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 0.470 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | — | 1.19 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 0.500 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.690 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Phytosterols | — | 163 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.516 g | 0.186 g | +177% |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.252 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.468 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.430 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 3.12 g | 0.207 g | +1405% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.210 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.502 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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