Milk vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and parsley:
- Both parsley and milk are high in calcium.
- Parsley has 4.9 times less sugar than milk.
- Parsley has 8.5 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Parsley has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley and milk contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to parsley for protein. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 26:38:36 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 57% |
| Fat | 36% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley has 4.9 times less sugar than milk - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley and milk contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 8.5 times less saturated fat than milk - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and parsley are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and parsley are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 664 times more Vitamin C than milk - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 665% more Vitamin A than milk - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than parsley - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 8199 times more Vitamin K than milk - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both milk and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and milk are high in calcium. Parsley has 15% more calcium than milk - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 309 times more iron than milk - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 296% more potassium than milk - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both milk and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both milk and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.066 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does parsley or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley and milk contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does parsley or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or milk contain more calcium?
Both parsley and milk are high in calcium. Parsley has 20% more calcium than milk - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
Does parsley or milk contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 309 times more iron than milk - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
Does parsley or milk contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than milk - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and milk has 140mg of potassium.