Brown Rice vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Brown Rice and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
brown rice
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brown rice and parsley:
- Parsley has 75% less carbohydrates than brown rice.
- Parsley has more folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (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
Brown rice is high in calories and parsley has 71% less calories than brown rice - brown rice has 123 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brown rice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Brown rice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:84:7 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brown Rice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 57% |
| Fat | 7% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 75% less carbohydrates than brown rice - brown rice has 25.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 106% more dietary fiber than brown rice - brown rice has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brown rice and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - brown rice has 0.24g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brown rice and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - brown rice has 2.7g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brown rice and parsley are low in saturated fat - brown rice has 0.26g 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 brown rice - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than brown rice - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brown rice and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brown rice has 0.17mg 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 8199 times more Vitamin K than brown rice - brown rice has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more folate. Both brown rice and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Brown Rice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.178 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.069 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 2.561 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than brown rice - brown rice has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than brown rice - brown rice has 0.56mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 544% more potassium than brown rice - brown rice has 86mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both brown rice and parsley contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Brown Rice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brown rice has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Brown Rice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.355 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.359 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Brown Rice or Parsley .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does brown rice or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Brown rice is high in calories and parsley has 70% less calories than brown rice - brown rice has 123 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does brown rice or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 80% fewer carbohydrates than brown rice - brown rice has 25.6g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does brown rice or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than brown rice - brown rice has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does brown rice or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than brown rice - brown rice has 0.56mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does brown rice or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 540% more potassium than brown rice - brown rice has 86mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.