Chickpeas vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chickpeas and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chickpeas
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chickpeas and parsley:
- Both parsley and chickpeas are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Chickpea is a great source of protein.
- Parsley has more niacin.
- Parsley has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chickpea is high in calories and parsley has 78% less calories than chickpea - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and chickpea has 164 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chickpeas is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to parsley for fat. Chickpeas has a macronutrient ratio of 21:65:14 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chickpeas | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 57% |
| Fat | 14% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and chickpeas are high in dietary fiber. Chickpea has 130% more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and chickpeas contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and chickpea has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chickpea is a great source of protein and it has 198% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and chickpea has 8.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and chickpeas are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 101 times more Vitamin C than chickpea - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 420 times more Vitamin A than chickpea - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 409 times more Vitamin K than chickpea - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more niacin. Both chickpeas and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chickpeas | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.116 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.063 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.526 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.286 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 172 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and chickpeas are high in calcium. Parsley has 182% more calcium than chickpea - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
iron
Both parsley and chickpeas are high in iron. Parsley has 115% more iron than chickpea - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and chickpeas are high in potassium. Parsley has 90% more potassium than chickpea - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Chickpeas | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 16 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chickpea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Chickpeas | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Chickpeas | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.113 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 1.113 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 chickpeas contain more calories in 100 grams?Chickpea is high in calories and parsley has 80% less calories than chickpea - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and chickpea has 164 calories.
Does parsley or chickpeas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and chickpea has 27.4g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or chickpeas contain more calcium?
Both parsley and chickpeas are high in calcium. Parsley has 180% more calcium than chickpea - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and chickpea has 49mg of calcium.
Does parsley or chickpeas contain more iron?
Both parsley and chickpeas are high in iron. Parsley has 120% more iron than chickpea - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and chickpea has 2.9mg of iron.
Does parsley or chickpeas contain more potassium?
Both parsley and chickpeas are high in potassium. Parsley has 90% more potassium than chickpea - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and chickpea has 291mg of potassium.