Carrot Juice vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Carrot Juice and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
carrot juice
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrot juice and parsley:
- Both parsley and carrot juice are high in Vitamin A and potassium.
- Carrot juice has more alpha-carotene than parsley, however, parsley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot juice.
- Parsley has more niacin and folate, however, carrot juice contains more Vitamin B6.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, carrot juice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Carrot juice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:88:4 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Carrot Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 88% | 57% |
| Fat | 4% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 313% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 213% more protein than carrot juice - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 14 times more Vitamin C than carrot juice - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both parsley and carrot juice are high in Vitamin A. Carrot juice has 127% more Vitamin A than parsley - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 104 times more Vitamin K than carrot juice - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more niacin and folate, however, carrot juice contains more Vitamin B6. Both carrot juice and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Carrot Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.092 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.228 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 475% more calcium than carrot juice - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than carrot juice - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and carrot juice are high in potassium. Parsley has 90% more potassium than carrot juice - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg 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, carrot juice has more alpha-carotene than parsley per 100 grams, however, parsley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot juice per 100 grams. Both carrot juice and parsley contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Carrot Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 9303 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 4342 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 333 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both carrot juice and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Carrot Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both carrot juice and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Carrot Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.061 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.061 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: Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does parsley or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or carrot juice contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 480% more calcium than carrot juice - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
Does parsley or carrot juice contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than carrot juice - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
Does parsley or carrot juice contain more potassium?
Both parsley and carrot juice are high in potassium. Parsley has 90% more potassium than carrot juice - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg of potassium.