Ginger vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and parsley:
- Both parsley and ginger are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Ginger has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more folate.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Parsley has 18.6 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and parsley has 89% less calories than ginger - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 10:80:11 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 57% |
| Fat | 11% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 91% less carbohydrates than ginger - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 327% more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 202% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 18.6 times less saturated fat than ginger - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 189 times more Vitamin C than ginger - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 209 times more Vitamin A than ginger - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than ginger - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 2049 times more Vitamin K than ginger - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more folate. Both ginger and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Ginger | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and ginger are high in calcium. Parsley has 21% more calcium than ginger - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Both parsley and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 219% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 138% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.706 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does parsley or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than ginger - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does parsley or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 90% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or ginger contain more calcium?
Both parsley and ginger are high in calcium. Parsley has 20% more calcium than ginger - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does parsley or ginger contain more iron?
Both parsley and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 220% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does parsley or ginger contain more potassium?
Both parsley and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 140% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.