Apple vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Apple and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple and parsley:
- Both parsley and apple are high in dietary fiber.
- Parsley has 11.2 times less sugar than apple.
- Parsley has 54% less carbohydrates than apple.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley and apple contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and apple has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Apple has a macronutrient ratio of 2:96:3 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 2% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 96% | 57% |
| Fat | 3% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 54% less carbohydrates than apple - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and apple are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 38% more dietary fiber than apple - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 11.2 times less sugar than apple - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and apple has 10.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 10 times more protein than apple - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and apple has 0.26g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and apple are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 27 times more Vitamin C than apple - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 139 times more Vitamin A than apple - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 744 times more Vitamin K than apple - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.017 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.026 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than apple - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 50 times more iron than apple - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 418% more potassium than apple - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple has 107mg 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, parsley has more luteolin, kaempferol, apigenin and myricetin than apple per 100 grams, however, apple contains more quercetin than parsley per 100 grams.
| Apple | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.12 mg | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.14 mg | 1.49 mg |
| Quercetin | 4.01 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 14.84 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,
| Apple | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 27 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 29 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both apple and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Apple | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Apple | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.043 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 parsley or apple contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley and apple contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and apple has 52 calories.
Does parsley or apple have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 50% fewer carbohydrates than apple - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and apple has 13.8g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or apple contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than apple - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple has 6mg of calcium.
Does parsley or apple contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 50 times more iron than apple - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and apple has 0.12mg of iron.
Does parsley or apple contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 420% more potassium than apple - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple has 107mg of potassium.