Sweet potato leaves vs Parsley
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Parsley, fresh is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Sweet potato 42
Parsley 36
Protein (g)
Sweet potato 2.49
Parsley 2.97
Carbs (g)
Sweet potato 8.82
Parsley 6.33
Fat (g)
Sweet potato 0.510
Parsley 0.790
Fiber (g)
Sweet potato 5.30
Parsley 3.30
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Parsley, fresh — 2.97g vs 2.49g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Parsley, fresh — 36 vs 42 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Parsley, fresh 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 | Sweet potato leaves | Parsley | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 42 kcal | 36 kcal | +17% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 86.8 g | 87.7 g | -1% |
| Protein | 2.49 g | 2.97 g | -16% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.510 g | 0.790 g | -35% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 8.82 g | 6.33 g | +39% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 5.30 g | 3.30 g | +61% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.111 g | 0.132 g | -16% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.020 g | 0.295 g | -93% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 11.0 mg | 133 mg | -92% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.156 mg | 0.086 mg | +81% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.345 mg | 0.098 mg | +252% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.13 mg | 1.31 mg | -14% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.225 mg | 0.400 mg | -44% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.190 mg | 0.090 mg | +111% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 152 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 12.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 189 ug | 421 ug | -55% |
| Carotene, beta | 2217 ug | 5054 ug | -56% |
| Carotene, alpha | 42.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0.750 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 78.0 mg | 138 mg | -43% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.970 mg | 6.20 mg | -84% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 70.0 mg | 50.0 mg | +40% |
| Phosphorus, P | 81.0 mg | 58.0 mg | +40% |
| Potassium, K | 508 mg | 554 mg | -8% |
| Sodium, Na | 6.00 mg | 56.0 mg | -89% |
| Zinc, Zn | — | 1.07 mg | |
| Copper, Cu | — | 0.149 mg | |
| Manganese, Mn | — | 0.160 mg | |
| Selenium, Se | 0.900 ug | 0.100 ug | +800% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 175 kj | 151 kj | +16% |
| Ash | 1.36 g | 2.20 g | -38% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0.850 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | 152 ug | -99% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | 152 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 58.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 3778 IU | 8424 IU | -55% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 14720 ug | 5561 ug | +165% |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.530 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 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 | 302 ug | 1640 ug | -82% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.008 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.100 g | 0.084 g | +19% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.010 g | 0.039 g | -74% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.008 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.020 g | 0.287 g | -93% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.228 g | 0.124 g | +84% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.192 g | 0.115 g | +67% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.036 g | 0.008 g | +350% |
| 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 | — | 5.00 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.035 g | 0.045 g | -22% |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.122 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.118 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.204 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.228 g | 0.181 g | +26% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.086 g | 0.042 g | +105% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.047 g | 0.014 g | +236% |
| 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 | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Apigenin | 0.060 mg | 215 mg | -100% |
| Luteolin | 0.110 mg | 1.09 mg | -90% |
| Kaempferol | 2.13 mg | 1.49 mg | +43% |
| Myricetin | 4.38 mg | 14.8 mg | -70% |
| Quercetin | 16.9 mg | 0.280 mg | +5950% |
* 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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