Beets vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Beets and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beets
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beets and parsley:
- Both beets and parsley are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsley has 6.9 times less sugar than beet.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beets (Beets, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beets and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beets is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Beets has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beets | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 57% |
| Fat | 4% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beets and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both beets and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 18% more dietary fiber than beet - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 6.9 times less sugar than beet - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Beets and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and parsley are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g 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 26 times more Vitamin C than beet - beet has 4.9mg 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 209 times more Vitamin A than beet - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Beets and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg 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 8199 times more Vitamin K than beet - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both beets and parsley contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Beets | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.334 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 109 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 763% more calcium than beet - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 675% more iron than beet - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both beets and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 70% more potassium than beet - beet has 325mg 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,
| Beets | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.37 mg | 1.09 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.13 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 1.49 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 14.84 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both beets and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Beets | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than beet per 100 grams.
| Beets | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does beets or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Beets and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does beets or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beets and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does beets or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 760% more calcium than beet - beet has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does beets or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 680% more iron than beet - beet has 0.8mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does beets or parsley contain more potassium?
Both beets and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 70% more potassium than beet - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.