Cherry Tomato vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and parsley:
- Both parsley and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to parsley for protein. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 57% |
| Fat | 9% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 267% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 156% more protein than cherry tomato - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both parsley and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 731% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 461% more Vitamin A than cherry tomato - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both cherry tomato and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cherry Tomato | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than cherry tomato - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than cherry tomato - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Parsley has 161% more potassium than cherry tomato - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Cherry Tomato | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.073 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: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does parsley or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or cherry tomato contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than cherry tomato - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
Does parsley or cherry tomato contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than cherry tomato - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
Does parsley or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both parsley and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Parsley has 160% more potassium than cherry tomato - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.