Chicken Breast vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chicken breast
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and parsley:
- Both parsley and chicken breast are high in potassium.
- Chicken breast has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more folate.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and parsley has 78% less calories than chicken breast - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 57% |
| Fat | 21% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken breast has less carbohydrates than parsley - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken breast - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and chicken breast contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 944% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Parsley has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than chicken breast - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 69 times more Vitamin A than chicken breast - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than parsley - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 5465 times more Vitamin K than chicken breast - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more folate. Both chicken breast and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Chicken Breast | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 820% more calcium than chicken breast - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 496% more iron than chicken breast - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and chicken breast are high in potassium. Parsley has 116% more potassium than chicken breast - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken breast has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than parsley per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.03 G | 0.008 G |
| DHA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.59 G | 0.115 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.65 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: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does parsley or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and parsley has 80% less calories than chicken breast - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is parsley or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 940% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does parsley or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken breast has fewer carbohydrates than parsley - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..
Does parsley or chicken breast contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 820% more calcium than chicken breast - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
Does parsley or chicken breast contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 500% more iron than chicken breast - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
Does parsley or chicken breast contain more potassium?
Both parsley and chicken breast are high in potassium. Parsley has 120% more potassium than chicken breast - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.