Mango vs. Parsley

Nutrition comparison of Mango and Parsley


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of mango versus parsley (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango and parsley:

  • Both mango and parsley are high in Vitamin C.
  • Parsley has 15 times less sugar than mango.
  • Parsley has 58% less carbohydrates than mango.
  • Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
  • Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mango and parsley is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Parsley has 40% less calories than mango - mango has 60 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mango is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Mango has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mango Parsley
Protein 5% 27%
Carbohydrates 90% 57%
Fat 5% 16%
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carbohydrates

Parsley has 58% less carbohydrates than mango - mango has 15g 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 106% more dietary fiber than mango - mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Parsley has 15 times less sugar than mango - mango has 13.7g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.

Protein

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Parsley has 262% more protein than mango - mango has 0.82g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both mango and parsley are low in saturated fat - mango has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both mango and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 265% more Vitamin C than mango - mango has 36.4mg 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 680% more Vitamin A than mango - mango has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Mango and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango has 0.9mg 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 389 times more Vitamin K than mango - mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both mango and parsley contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Mango Parsley
Thiamin 0.028 MG 0.086 MG
Riboflavin 0.038 MG 0.098 MG
Niacin 0.669 MG 1.313 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.197 MG 0.4 MG
Vitamin B6 0.119 MG 0.09 MG
Folate 43 UG 152 UG

Minerals

calcium

Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than mango - mango has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

iron

Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than mango - mango has 0.16mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

potassium

Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg 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,

Mango Parsley
apigenin 0.01 mg 215.46 mg
luteolin 0.02 mg 1.09 mg
kaempferol 0.05 mg 1.49 mg
myricetin 0.06 mg 14.84 mg
Quercetin ~ 0.28 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,

Mango Parsley
beta-carotene 640 UG 5054 UG
alpha-carotene 9 UG ~
lycopene 3 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 23 UG 5561 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, mango has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.

Mango Parsley
alpha linoleic acid 0.051 G 0.008 G
Total 0.051 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than mango per 100 grams.

Mango Parsley
linoleic acid 0.019 G 0.115 G
Total 0.019 G 0.115 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does mango or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?
Parsley has 40% less calories than mango - mango has 60 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.

Does mango or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 60% fewer carbohydrates than mango - mango has 15g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

Does mango or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than mango - mango has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

Does mango or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than mango - mango has 0.16mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

Does mango or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.