Mushroom vs. Parsley

Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Parsley


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

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

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

  • Both parsley and mushroom are high in potassium.
  • Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more folate.
  • Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of mushroom 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: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, 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 and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:10 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Mushroom Parsley
Protein 44% 27%
Carbohydrates 47% 57%
Fat 10% 16%
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Parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 230% more dietary fiber than mushroom - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.

Protein

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Parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Fat

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Both parsley and mushroom are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 62 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Mushroom has more Vitamin D than parsley - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than mushroom - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more folate. Both mushroom and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.

Mushroom Parsley
Thiamin 0.081 MG 0.086 MG
Riboflavin 0.402 MG 0.098 MG
Niacin 3.607 MG 1.313 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.497 MG 0.4 MG
Vitamin B6 0.104 MG 0.09 MG
Folate 17 UG 152 UG
Vitamin B12 0.04 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than mushroom - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than mushroom - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both parsley and mushroom are high in potassium. Parsley has 74% more potassium than mushroom - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mushroom and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Mushroom Parsley
linoleic acid 0.16 G 0.115 G
Total 0.16 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mushroom or Parsley .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does parsley or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.

Is parsley or mushroom better for protein?
Parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.

Does parsley or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.

Does parsley or mushroom contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than mushroom - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

Does parsley or mushroom contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than mushroom - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.

Does parsley or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both parsley and mushroom are high in potassium. Parsley has 70% more potassium than mushroom - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.