Black Pepper vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and parsley:
- Both parsley and black pepper are high in Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Black pepper has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more folate.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Parsley has 9.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and parsley has 86% less calories than black pepper - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 57% |
| Fat | 12% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 90% less carbohydrates than black pepper - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 667% more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 250% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 9.5 times less saturated fat than black pepper - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 14 times more Vitamin A than black pepper - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley and black pepper contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both parsley and black pepper are high in Vitamin K. Parsley has 902% more Vitamin K than black pepper - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more folate. Both black pepper and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Black Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 221% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Both parsley and black pepper are high in iron. Black pepper has 57% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 140% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg 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,
| Black Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.152 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.152 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.694 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: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than black pepper - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does parsley or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both parsley and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 220% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does parsley or black pepper contain more iron?
Both parsley and black pepper are high in iron. Black pepper has 60% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does parsley or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both parsley and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 140% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.