Jicama vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Jicama and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jicama
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jicama and parsley:
- Both jicama and parsley are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jicama and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jicama is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Jicama has a macronutrient ratio of 8:90:2 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jicama | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 57% |
| Fat | 2% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jicama and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jicama and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Jicama has 48% more dietary fiber than parsley - jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jicama and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - jicama has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 313% more protein than jicama - jicama has 0.72g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jicama and parsley are low in saturated fat - jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jicama and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 558% more Vitamin C than jicama - jicama has 20.2mg 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 420 times more Vitamin A than jicama - jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jicama and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - jicama has 0.46mg 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 5465 times more Vitamin K than jicama - jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Jicama | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.029 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.135 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than jicama - jicama has 12mg 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 jicama - jicama has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 269% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both jicama and parsley contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Jicama | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.014 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.014 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than jicama per 100 grams.
| Jicama | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.029 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 jicama or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Jicama and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does jicama or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jicama and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does jicama or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than jicama - jicama has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does jicama or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 930% more iron than jicama - jicama has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does jicama or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.