Coconut Milk vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and parsley:
- Both parsley and coconut milk are high in calcium.
- Parsley has 14.7 times less saturated fat than coconut milk.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 57% |
| Fat | 60% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and coconut milk contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than coconut milk - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and coconut milk contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 13 times more protein than coconut milk - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 14.7 times less saturated fat than coconut milk - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than coconut milk - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 568% more Vitamin A than coconut milk - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has more Vitamin D than parsley - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than coconut milk - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than coconut milk - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coconut milk contains more Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and coconut milk are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 36% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than coconut milk - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 28 times more potassium than coconut milk - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg of potassium.
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: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley and coconut milk contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Does parsley or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and coconut milk contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Both parsley and coconut milk are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 40% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
Does parsley or coconut milk contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than coconut milk - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
Does parsley or coconut milk contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 28 times more potassium than coconut milk - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg of potassium.