Capers vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Capers and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
capers
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in capers and parsley:
- Both parsley and capers are high in dietary fiber.
- Parsley has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Capers (Capers, canned) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley and capers contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and caper has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, capers is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to parsley for protein. Capers has a macronutrient ratio of 24:49:27 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Capers | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 49% | 57% |
| Fat | 27% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and capers contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and capers are high in dietary fiber. Parsley is very similar to caper for dietary fiber - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caper has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and capers contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and caper has 0.41g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley and capers contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and caper has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and capers are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and caper has 0.23g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 29 times more Vitamin C than caper - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and caper has 4.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 59 times more Vitamin A than caper - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and caper has 7ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley and capers contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and caper has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 65 times more Vitamin K than caper - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and caper has 24.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both capers and parsley contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Capers | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.018 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.139 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.652 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.027 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 245% more calcium than caper - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 271% more iron than caper - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than caper - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg 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, caper has more kaempferol and quercetin than parsley per 100 grams, however, parsley contains more apigenin, luteolin and myricetin than caper per 100 grams.
| Capers | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 131.34 mg | 1.49 mg |
| Quercetin | 172.55 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.09 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 14.84 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, caper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Capers | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.183 G | 0.008 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.184 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both capers and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Capers | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.111 G | 0.115 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 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 capers contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley and capers contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and caper has 23 calories.
Does parsley or capers have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and capers contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or capers contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than caper - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.
Does parsley or capers contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 270% more iron than caper - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.
Does parsley or capers contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 12 times more potassium than caper - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and caper has 40mg of potassium.