Artichoke vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Artichoke and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
artichoke
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in artichoke and parsley:
- Both artichoke and parsley are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsley has more folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, artichoke is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Artichoke has a macronutrient ratio of 23:74:3 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Artichoke | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 57% |
| Fat | 3% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Artichoke and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both artichoke and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Artichoke has 64% more dietary fiber than parsley - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Artichoke and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Artichoke and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and parsley are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 10 times more Vitamin C than artichoke - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 420 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 109 times more Vitamin K than artichoke - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more folate. Both artichoke and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Artichoke | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.066 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 1.046 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.338 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 68 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both artichoke and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 214% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 384% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both artichoke and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 50% more potassium than artichoke - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, parsley has more apigenin, kaempferol, myricetin and quercetin than artichoke per 100 grams, however, artichoke contains more luteolin than parsley per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 7.48 mg | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | 2.3 mg | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 1.49 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.28 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Artichoke | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 8 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 464 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Artichoke | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does artichoke or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does artichoke or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, artichoke and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or parsley contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 210% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does artichoke or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 380% more iron than artichoke - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does artichoke or parsley contain more potassium?
Both artichoke and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 50% more potassium than artichoke - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.