Almond Butter vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Almond Butter and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond butter
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond butter and parsley:
- Both almond butter and parsley are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Almond butter has more riboflavin and niacin, however, parsley contains more folate.
- Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Parsley has 6.3 times less sugar than almond butter.
- Parsley has 66% less carbohydrates than almond butter.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond butter is high in calories and parsley has 94% less calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond butter is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Almond butter has a macronutrient ratio of 13:11:76 and for parsley, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Butter | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 11% | 67% |
| Fat | 76% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 66% less carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both almond butter and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Almond butter has 212% more dietary fiber than parsley - almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 6.3 times less sugar than almond butter - almond butter has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond butter is an excellent source of protein and it has 606% more protein than parsley - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond butter is high in saturated fat and parsley has 98% less saturated fat than almond butter - almond butter has 6.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than almond butter - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than almond butter - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 31 times more Vitamin E than parsley - almond butter has 24.2mg 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 more Vitamin K than almond butter - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond butter has more riboflavin and niacin, however, parsley contains more folate. Both almond butter and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Almond Butter | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.939 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 3.155 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.318 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 53 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both almond butter and parsley are high in calcium. Almond butter has 151% more calcium than parsley - almond butter has 347mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Both almond butter and parsley are high in iron. Parsley has 78% more iron than almond butter - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both almond butter and parsley are high in potassium. Almond butter has 35% more potassium than parsley - almond butter has 748mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg 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,
| Almond Butter | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both almond butter and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Almond Butter | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond butter has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Almond Butter | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.011 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.605 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 13.616 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does almond butter or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond butter is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Is almond butter or parsley better for protein?
Almond butter is a fantastic source of protein and it has 610% more protein than parsley - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Does almond butter or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 70% fewer carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does almond butter or parsley contain more calcium?
Both almond butter and parsley are high in calcium. Almond butter has 150% more calcium than parsley - almond butter has 347mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does almond butter or parsley contain more iron?
Both almond butter and parsley are high in iron. Parsley has 80% more iron than almond butter - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does almond butter or parsley contain more potassium?
Both almond butter and parsley are high in potassium. Almond butter has 40% more potassium than parsley - almond butter has 748mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.