Boiled Egg vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and parsley:
- Both parsley and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more niacin and folate.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Parsley has 23.7 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and parsley has 77% less calories than boiled egg - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to parsley for protein. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:63 and for parsley, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 67% |
| Fat | 63% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 324% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 23.7 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and parsley has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both parsley and boiled egg are high in Vitamin A. Parsley has 183% more Vitamin A than boiled egg - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than parsley - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 5465 times more Vitamin K than boiled egg - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more niacin and folate. Both boiled egg and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Boiled Egg | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and boiled egg are high in calcium. Parsley has 176% more calcium than boiled egg - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 421% more iron than boiled egg - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 340% more potassium than boiled egg - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Boiled Egg | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, boiled egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than parsley per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.008 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.115 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and parsley has 80% less calories than boiled egg - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is parsley or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 320% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does parsley or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both parsley and boiled egg are high in calcium. Parsley has 180% more calcium than boiled egg - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
Does parsley or boiled egg contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 420% more iron than boiled egg - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
Does parsley or boiled egg contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 340% more potassium than boiled egg - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.