Which has more protein, Parsley, fresh or Spices, celery seed?

Spices, celery seed has more protein at 18.1g per 100g, compared to 2.97g for Parsley, fresh.

Which has more calories, Parsley, fresh or Spices, celery seed?

Spices, celery seed has more calories at 392 kcal per 100g, compared to 36 kcal for Parsley, fresh.

Is Parsley, fresh healthier than Spices, celery seed?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Spices, celery seed scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Parsley vs Spices

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy

Spices, celery seed is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Parsley 36

Spices 392

Protein (g)

Parsley 2.97

Spices 18.1

Carbs (g)

Parsley 6.33

Spices 41.3

Fat (g)

Parsley 0.790

Spices 25.3

Fiber (g)

Parsley 3.30

Spices 11.8

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Spices, celery seed — 18.1g vs 2.97g per 100g.

Which has fewer calories?

Parsley, fresh — 36 vs 392 kcal per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Spices, celery seed 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	36 kcal	392 kcal	-91%
Macronutrients
Water	87.7 g	6.04 g	+1352%
Protein	2.97 g	18.1 g	-84%
Total lipid (fat)	0.790 g	25.3 g	-97%
Carbohydrate, by difference	6.33 g	41.3 g	-85%
Fiber, total dietary	3.30 g	11.8 g	-72%
Fats & Fatty Acids
Fatty acids, total saturated	0.132 g	2.19 g	-94%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	0.295 g	15.9 g	-98%
Fatty acids, total trans	0 g	—
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	=
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	133 mg	17.1 mg	+678%
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.086 mg	0.340 mg	-75%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	0.098 mg	0.290 mg	-66%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	1.31 mg	3.06 mg	-57%
Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)	0.400 mg	—
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.090 mg	0.890 mg	-90%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	152 ug	10.0 ug	+1420%
Folate, total (Vitamin B9)	0 ug	0 ug	=
Choline, total	12.8 mg	24.7 mg	-48%
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin	0 ug	0 ug	=
Vitamin A, RAE	421 ug	3.00 ug	+13933%
Carotene, beta	5054 ug	31.0 ug	+16203%
Carotene, alpha	0 ug	0 ug	=
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.750 mg	1.07 mg	-30%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	0 ug	0 ug	=
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	138 mg	1767 mg	-92%
Iron, Fe	6.20 mg	44.9 mg	-86%
Magnesium, Mg	50.0 mg	440 mg	-89%
Phosphorus, P	58.0 mg	547 mg	-89%
Potassium, K	554 mg	1400 mg	-60%
Sodium, Na	56.0 mg	160 mg	-65%
Zinc, Zn	1.07 mg	6.93 mg	-85%
Copper, Cu	0.149 mg	1.37 mg	-89%
Manganese, Mn	0.160 mg	7.57 mg	-98%
Selenium, Se	0.100 ug	12.1 ug	-99%
Other Nutrients
Energy	151 kj	1641 kj	-91%
Ash	2.20 g	9.27 g	-76%
Total Sugars	0.850 g	0.670 g	+27%
Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic)	152 ug	10.0 ug	+1420%
Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents)	152 ug	10.0 ug	+1420%
Vitamin B-12, added	0 ug	0 ug	=
Retinol	0 ug	0 ug	=
Beta-carotene (Provitamin A)	0 ug	0 ug	=
Vitamin A, IU	8424 IU	52.0 IU	+16100%
Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A)	0 ug	0 ug	=
Lycopene	5561 ug	0 ug
Vitamin E, added	0 mg	0 mg	=
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol)	0 mg	0 mg	=
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol)	0.530 mg	0 mg
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol)	0 mg	0 mg	=
Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol)	0 mg	—
Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol)	0 mg	—
Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol)	0 mg	—
Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol)	0 mg	—
Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total)	0 IU	0 IU	=
Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone	1640 ug	0 ug
SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid)	0 g	0 g	=
SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
SFA 10:0 (Capric acid)	0 g	0.020 g	-100%
SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid)	0 g	0.020 g	-100%
SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid)	0.008 g	0.020 g	-60%
SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid)	0.084 g	1.29 g	-93%
SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid)	0.039 g	0.390 g	-90%
MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid)	0.008 g	0.240 g	-97%
MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family)	0.287 g	15.4 g	-98%
MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid)	0 g	0.240 g	-100%
MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family)	0 g	0 g	=
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0.124 g	3.72 g	-97%
PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid)	0.115 g	3.52 g	-97%
PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family)	0.008 g	0.200 g	-96%
PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family)	0 g	0 g	=
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid)	0 g	0 g	=
Phytosterols	5.00 mg	60.0 mg	-92%
Tryptophan (EAA)	0.045 g	—
Threonine (EAA)	0.122 g	—
Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA)	0.118 g	—
Leucine (EAA, BCAA)	0.204 g	—
Lysine (EAA)	0.181 g	—
Methionine (EAA)	0.042 g	—
Cystine (conditionally essential)	0.014 g	—
Phenylalanine (EAA)	0.145 g	—
Tyrosine (conditionally essential)	0.082 g	—
Valine (EAA, BCAA)	0.172 g	—
Arginine (conditionally essential)	0.122 g	—
Histidine (EAA)	0.061 g	—
Alanine	0.195 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.294 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.249 g	—
Glycine (conditionally essential)	0.145 g	—
Proline (conditionally essential)	0.213 g	—
Serine	0.136 g	—
Alcohol, ethyl	0 g	0 g	=
Caffeine	0 mg	0 mg	=
Theobromine	0 mg	0 mg	=
Apigenin	215 mg	78.7 mg	+174%
Luteolin	1.09 mg	762 mg	-100%
Kaempferol	1.49 mg	—
Myricetin	14.8 mg	—
Quercetin	0.280 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Carotene, beta +16203% in Parsley, fresh Vitamin A, RAE +13933% in Parsley, fresh Biotin (Vitamin B7) +1420% in Parsley, fresh Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid +678% in Parsley, fresh

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