Avocado vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and parsley:
- Both parsley and avocado are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Avocado has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Parsley has 15.1 times less saturated fat than avocado.
- Parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than avocado, however, avocado contains more alpha-carotene than parsley.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Avocado is high in calories and parsley has 78% less calories than avocado - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 57% |
| Fat | 77% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and avocado contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and avocado are high in dietary fiber. Avocado has 106% more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and avocado contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and avocado has 0.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley and avocado contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 15.1 times less saturated fat than avocado - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 14 times more Vitamin C than avocado - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 59 times more Vitamin A than avocado - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 77 times more Vitamin K than avocado - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both avocado and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Avocado | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 89 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 962% more calcium than avocado - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 916% more iron than avocado - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and avocado are high in potassium. Parsley has a little more potassium (9%) than avocado by weight - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and avocado has 507mg 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, parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than avocado per 100 grams, however, avocado contains more alpha-carotene than parsley per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 63 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 24 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 271 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, avocado has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.125 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.125 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Avocado | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 0.115 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.689 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 avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Avocado is high in calories and parsley has 80% less calories than avocado - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Does parsley or avocado have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and avocado contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or avocado contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 960% more calcium than avocado - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
Does parsley or avocado contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 920% more iron than avocado - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
Does parsley or avocado contain more potassium?
Both parsley and avocado are high in potassium. Parsley has a little more potassium ( 10%) than avocado by weight - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.