Beef vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and parsley:
- Both beef and parsley are high in iron and potassium.
- Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more folate.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and parsley has 87% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 57% |
| Fat | 62% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than parsley - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and beef contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 755% more protein than parsley - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and parsley has 98% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Parsley has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Parsley has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg 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 more Vitamin C than beef - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 139 times more Vitamin A than beef - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Beef and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg 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 545 times more Vitamin K than beef - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more folate. Both beef and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Beef | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 294% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Both beef and parsley are high in iron. Parsley has 176% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 101% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, beef has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Beef | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.056 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.056 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, beef has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Beef | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.39 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.402 G | 0.115 G |
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FAQ
Does beef or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Is beef or parsley better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 760% more protein than parsley - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Does parsley or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has fewer carbohydrates than parsley - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 290% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does beef or parsley contain more iron?
Both beef and parsley are high in iron. Parsley has 180% more iron than beef - beef has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does beef or parsley contain more potassium?
Both beef and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 100% more potassium than beef - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.