Green Bean vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Green Bean and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
green bean
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in green bean and parsley:
- Both green bean and parsley are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than green bean, however, green bean contains more alpha-carotene than parsley.
- Parsley has more folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Green bean and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, green bean is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Green bean has a macronutrient ratio of 20:76:5 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Green Bean | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 57% |
| Fat | 5% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Green bean and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both green bean and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 22% more dietary fiber than green bean - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Green bean and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Green bean and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both green bean and parsley are low in saturated fat - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both green bean and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 990% more Vitamin C than green bean - green bean has 12.2mg 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 11 times more Vitamin A than green bean - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Green bean and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - green bean has 0.41mg 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 37 times more Vitamin K than green bean - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more folate. Both green bean and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Green Bean | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.082 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.104 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.225 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 33 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 273% more calcium than green bean - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 502% more iron than green bean - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both green bean and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 163% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg 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, parsley has more luteolin, kaempferol, myricetin and apigenin than green bean per 100 grams, however, green bean contains more quercetin than parsley per 100 grams.
| Green Bean | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.13 mg | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.45 mg | 1.49 mg |
| myricetin | 0.13 mg | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.73 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 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, parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than green bean per 100 grams, however, green bean contains more alpha-carotene than parsley per 100 grams.
| Green Bean | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 379 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 69 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 640 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, green bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Green Bean | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.069 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.069 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than green bean per 100 grams.
| Green Bean | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.044 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: Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does green bean or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Green bean and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does green bean or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, green bean and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does green bean or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than green bean - green bean has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does green bean or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 500% more iron than green bean - green bean has 1mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does green bean or parsley contain more potassium?
Both green bean and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 160% more potassium than green bean - green bean has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.