Hazelnut vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Hazelnut and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hazelnut
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hazelnut and parsley:
- Both parsley and hazelnut are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Parsley has 4.7 times less sugar than hazelnut.
- Parsley has 64% less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
- Parsley has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hazelnut is high in calories and parsley has 94% less calories than hazelnut - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and hazelnut has 646 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hazelnut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Hazelnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:10:81 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hazelnut | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 10% | 57% |
| Fat | 81% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 64% less carbohydrates than hazelnut - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and hazelnut are high in dietary fiber. Hazelnut has 185% more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 4.7 times less sugar than hazelnut - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hazelnut is an excellent source of protein and it has 406% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 34 times more Vitamin C than hazelnut - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 139 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 19 times more Vitamin E than parsley - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than hazelnut - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both hazelnut and parsley contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Hazelnut | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.338 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.123 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 2.05 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.923 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.62 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 88 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and hazelnut are high in calcium. Parsley has 12% more calcium than hazelnut - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Both parsley and hazelnut are high in iron. Parsley has 42% more iron than hazelnut - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 36% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg 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,
| Hazelnut | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 36 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hazelnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Hazelnut | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Hazelnut | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 8.403 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 8.463 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 parsley or hazelnut contain more calories in 100 grams?Hazelnut is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than hazelnut - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and hazelnut has 646 calories.
Does parsley or hazelnut have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 60% fewer carbohydrates than hazelnut - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and hazelnut has 17.6g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or hazelnut contain more calcium?
Both parsley and hazelnut are high in calcium. Parsley has 10% more calcium than hazelnut - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 123mg of calcium.
Does parsley or hazelnut contain more iron?
Both parsley and hazelnut are high in iron. Parsley has 40% more iron than hazelnut - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron.
Does parsley or hazelnut contain more potassium?
Both parsley and hazelnut are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 40% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and hazelnut has 755mg of potassium.