Chili Pepper vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and parsley:
- Both parsley and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Parsley has 5 times less sugar than chili pepper.
- Parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than chili pepper, however, chili pepper contains more alpha-carotene than parsley.
- Parsley has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 57% |
| Fat | 4% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 120% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 5 times less sugar than chili pepper - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both parsley and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 82% more Vitamin C than parsley - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 614% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley and chili pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 113 times more Vitamin K than chili pepper - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more pantothenic acid and folate, however, chili pepper contains more Vitamin B6. Both chili pepper and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Chili Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 667% more calcium than chili pepper - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 417% more iron than chili pepper - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and chili pepper are high in potassium. Parsley has 63% more potassium than chili pepper - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg 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, parsley has more apigenin, myricetin and kaempferol than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more luteolin and quercetin than parsley per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | 1.09 mg |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | 14.7 mg | 0.28 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 1.49 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, parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than chili pepper per 100 grams, however, chili pepper contains more alpha-carotene than parsley per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chili pepper and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chili Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both chili pepper and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Chili Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.104 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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does parsley or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 670% more calcium than chili pepper - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does parsley or chili pepper contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 420% more iron than chili pepper - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
Does parsley or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both parsley and chili pepper are high in potassium. Parsley has 60% more potassium than chili pepper - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.