Flaxseeds vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Flaxseeds and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
flaxseeds
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in flaxseeds and parsley:
- Both flaxseeds and parsley are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Flaxseed is an excellent source of protein.
- Parsley has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed.
- Parsley has signficantly less saturated fat than flaxseed.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Flaxseed is high in calories and parsley has 93% less calories than flaxseed - flaxseed has 534 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, flaxseeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Flaxseeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:21:66 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Flaxseeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 57% |
| Fat | 66% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed - flaxseed has 28.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both flaxseeds and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Flaxseed has 727% more dietary fiber than parsley - flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Flaxseeds and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Flaxseed is an excellent source of protein and it has 516% more protein than parsley - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has signficantly less saturated fat than flaxseed - flaxseed has 3.7g 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 220 times more Vitamin C than flaxseed - flaxseed has 0.6mg 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 more Vitamin A than flaxseed - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Flaxseeds and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed has 0.31mg 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 380 times more Vitamin K than flaxseed - flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both flaxseeds and parsley contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Flaxseeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.644 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.161 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 3.08 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.985 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 87 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both flaxseeds and parsley are high in calcium. Flaxseed has 85% more calcium than parsley - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Both flaxseeds and parsley are high in iron. Parsley has a little more iron (8%) than flaxseed by weight - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both flaxseeds and parsley are high in potassium. Flaxseed has 47% more potassium than parsley - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg 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,
| Flaxseeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 651 UG | 5561 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 5054 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 22.813 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 22.813 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.903 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 5.91 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 flaxseeds or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Flaxseed is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than flaxseed - flaxseed has 534 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does flaxseeds or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than flaxseed - flaxseed has 28.9g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does flaxseeds or parsley contain more calcium?
Both flaxseeds and parsley are high in calcium. Flaxseed has 90% more calcium than parsley - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does flaxseeds or parsley contain more iron?
Both flaxseeds and parsley are high in iron. Parsley has a little more iron ( 10%) than flaxseed by weight - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does flaxseeds or parsley contain more potassium?
Both flaxseeds and parsley are high in potassium. Flaxseed has 50% more potassium than parsley - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.