Chives vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and parsley:
- Both chives and parsley are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsley is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chives and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 57% |
| Fat | ~ | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chives and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chives and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 32% more dietary fiber than chive - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chives and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and parsley are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chives and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 129% more Vitamin C than chive - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chives and parsley are high in Vitamin A. Parsley has 93% more Vitamin A than chive - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Chives and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both chives and parsley are high in Vitamin K. Parsley has 671% more Vitamin K than chive - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both chives and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chives | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chives and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 50% more calcium than chive - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 288% more iron than chive - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 87% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg 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 luteolin, apigenin and myricetin than chive per 100 grams, however, chive contains more isorhamnetin, kaempferol and quercetin than parsley per 100 grams.
| Chives | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.15 mg | 1.09 mg |
| isorhamnetin | 6.75 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 10.0 mg | 1.49 mg |
| Quercetin | 4.77 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 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, both chives and parsley contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Chives | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2612 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 323 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both chives and parsley contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Chives | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.015 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.015 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Chives | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.252 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 chives or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Chives and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Is chives or parsley better for protein?
Chives and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Does chives or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chives and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does chives or parsley contain more calcium?
Both chives and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 50% more calcium than chive - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does chives or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 290% more iron than chive - chive has 1.6mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does chives or parsley contain more potassium?
Both chives and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 90% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.