Canned Tuna vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and parsley:
- Both parsley and canned tuna are high in potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and parsley has 72% less calories than canned tuna - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 57% |
| Fat | 22% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than parsley - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and canned tuna contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 695% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Parsley has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg 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 canned tuna - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 69 times more Vitamin A than canned tuna - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than canned tuna - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Canned Tuna | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 886% more calcium than canned tuna - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 539% more iron than canned tuna - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and canned tuna are high in potassium. Parsley has 134% more potassium than canned tuna - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than parsley per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.008 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.115 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and parsley has 70% less calories than canned tuna - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is parsley or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 700% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does parsley or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than parsley - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does parsley or canned tuna contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 890% more calcium than canned tuna - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
Does parsley or canned tuna contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 540% more iron than canned tuna - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
Does parsley or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both parsley and canned tuna are high in potassium. Parsley has 130% more potassium than canned tuna - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.