Celery vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Celery and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
celery
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in celery and parsley:
- Both celery and parsley are high in potassium.
- Celery has 61% less calories than parsley.
- Parsley has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Celery (Celery, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Celery has 61% less calories than parsley - celery has 14 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, celery is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Celery has a macronutrient ratio of 17:72:11 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Celery | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 57% |
| Fat | 11% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Celery and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - celery has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 106% more dietary fiber than celery - celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Celery and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 330% more protein than celery - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both celery and parsley are low in saturated fat - celery has 0.04g 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 41 times more Vitamin C than celery - celery has 3.1mg 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 18 times more Vitamin A than celery - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Celery and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - celery has 0.27mg 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 54 times more Vitamin K than celery - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both celery and parsley contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Celery | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.32 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.246 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 36 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 245% more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both celery and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 113% more potassium than celery - celery has 260mg 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, both celery and parsley contain significant amounts of luteolin and quercetin.
| Celery | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 2.85 mg | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | 1.05 mg | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.22 mg | 1.49 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.39 mg | 0.28 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 14.84 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,
| Celery | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 270 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 283 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both celery and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Celery | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.079 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.079 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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FAQ
Does celery or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Celery has 60% less calories than parsley - celery has 14 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does celery or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, celery and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - celery has 3g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does celery or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does celery or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does celery or parsley contain more potassium?
Both celery and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 110% more potassium than celery - celery has 260mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.