Banana vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and parsley:
- Both parsley and banana are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsley has 13.3 times less sugar than banana.
- Parsley has 60% less calories than banana.
- Parsley has 72% less carbohydrates than banana.
- Parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than banana, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene than parsley.
- Parsley has more thiamin and folate, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley has 60% less calories than banana - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 57% |
| Fat | 3% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 72% less carbohydrates than banana - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and banana are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 27% more dietary fiber than banana - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 13.3 times less sugar than banana - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 172% more protein than banana - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and banana are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 14 times more Vitamin C than banana - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 139 times more Vitamin A than banana - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 3279 times more Vitamin K than banana - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin and folate, however, banana contains more Vitamin B6. Both banana and parsley contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Banana | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than banana - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than banana - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and banana are high in potassium. Parsley has 55% more potassium than banana - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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,
| Banana | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.11 mg | 1.49 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.06 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.09 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, parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than banana per 100 grams, however, banana contains more alpha-carotene than parsley per 100 grams.
| Banana | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, banana has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Banana | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Banana | 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does parsley or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley has 60% less calories than banana - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does parsley or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 70% fewer carbohydrates than banana - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or banana contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than banana - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
Does parsley or banana contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than banana - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
Does parsley or banana contain more potassium?
Both parsley and banana are high in potassium. Parsley has 60% more potassium than banana - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.