Ginger Root vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Ginger Root and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger root
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger root and parsley:
- Both ginger root and parsley are high in potassium.
- Parsley has 55% less calories than ginger root.
- Parsley has 64% less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley has 55% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger root is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Ginger root has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger Root | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 57% |
| Fat | ~ | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 64% less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g 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 65% more dietary fiber than ginger root - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and parsley are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g 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 25 times more Vitamin C than ginger root - ginger root has 5mg 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 ginger root - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg 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 16399 times more Vitamin K than ginger root - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both ginger root and parsley contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Ginger Root | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.025 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.75 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.203 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 763% more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 933% more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 33% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Ginger Root | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.034 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both ginger root and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Ginger Root | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ginger root or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley has 60% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does ginger root or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 760% more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does ginger root or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 930% more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does ginger root or parsley contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 30% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.