Cucumber vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cucumber and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cucumber
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cucumber and parsley:
- Cucumber has 58% less calories than parsley.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber has 58% less calories than parsley - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cucumber is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Cucumber has a macronutrient ratio of 16:80:5 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cucumber | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 57% |
| Fat | 5% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g 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 560% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 357% more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and parsley are low in saturated fat - cucumber 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 46 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg 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 83 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg 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 99 times more Vitamin K than cucumber - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cucumber and parsley contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Cucumber | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.098 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.259 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 763% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 277% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg 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,
| Cucumber | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.13 mg | 1.49 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.04 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.09 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,
| Cucumber | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 45 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cucumber and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cucumber | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Cucumber | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cucumber or Parsley .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cucumber or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber has 60% less calories than parsley - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does cucumber or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 760% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does cucumber or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 280% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.