Butterhead Lettuce vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Butterhead Lettuce and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butterhead lettuce
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butterhead lettuce and parsley:
- Both butterhead lettuce and parsley are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin K and potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce has 64% less calories than parsley.
- Parsley has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce has 64% less calories than parsley - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butterhead lettuce is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to parsley for carbs. Butterhead lettuce has a macronutrient ratio of 33:57:11 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butterhead Lettuce | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 57% |
| Fat | 11% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butterhead lettuce and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g 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 200% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 120% more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and parsley are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g 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 34 times more Vitamin C than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both butterhead lettuce and parsley are high in Vitamin A. Parsley has 154% more Vitamin A than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both butterhead lettuce and parsley are high in Vitamin K. Parsley has 15 times more Vitamin K than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both butterhead lettuce and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.057 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.062 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 73 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 294% more calcium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 400% more iron than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 133% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg 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 kaempferol, apigenin, luteolin and myricetin than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams, however, butterhead lettuce contains more quercetin than parsley per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.02 mg | 1.49 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.73 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.09 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,
| Butterhead Lettuce | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1987 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1223 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butterhead lettuce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.083 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than butterhead lettuce per 100 grams.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.034 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: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce has 60% less calories than parsley - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or parsley better for protein?
Parsley has 120% more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, butterhead lettuce and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does butterhead lettuce or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 290% more calcium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does butterhead lettuce or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 400% more iron than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does butterhead lettuce or parsley contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 130% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.