Egg Yolk vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and parsley:
- Both parsley and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A, calcium and iron.
- Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
- Parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than egg yolk, however, egg yolk contains more alpha-carotene than parsley.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg yolk is high in calories and parsley has 89% less calories than egg yolk - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 57% |
| Fat | 75% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and egg yolk contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 434% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and parsley has 99% less saturated fat than egg yolk - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and parsley has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than egg yolk - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both parsley and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A. Parsley has a little more Vitamin A (10%) than egg yolk by weight - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than parsley - egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has 244% more Vitamin E than parsley - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 2341 times more Vitamin K than egg yolk - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more niacin. Both egg yolk and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Egg Yolk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and egg yolk are high in calcium. Parsley has a little more calcium (7%) than egg yolk by weight - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Both parsley and egg yolk are high in iron. Parsley has 127% more iron than egg yolk - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 408% more potassium than egg yolk - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg 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, parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than egg yolk per 100 grams, however, egg yolk contains more alpha-carotene than parsley per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 88 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 38 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1094 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg yolk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and EPA than parsley per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.103 G | 0.008 G |
| DHA | 0.114 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.228 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 3.976 G | 0.115 G |
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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 parsley or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg yolk is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than egg yolk - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does parsley or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Both parsley and egg yolk are high in calcium. Parsley has a little more calcium ( 10%) than egg yolk by weight - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
Does parsley or egg yolk contain more iron?
Both parsley and egg yolk are high in iron. Parsley has 130% more iron than egg yolk - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
Does parsley or egg yolk contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 410% more potassium than egg yolk - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.