Collard Greens vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Collard Greens and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
collard greens
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in collard greens and parsley:
- Both collard greens 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: Collard Greens (Collards, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Collard greens and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - collard green has 32 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, collard greens is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to parsley for carbs. Collard greens has a macronutrient ratio of 31:56:13 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Collard Greens | Parsley | |
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| Protein | 31% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 56% | 57% |
| Fat | 13% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Collard greens and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - collard green has 5.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both collard greens and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Collard green has 21% more dietary fiber than parsley - collard green has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Collard greens and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - collard green has 0.46g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Collard greens and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both collard greens and parsley are low in saturated fat - collard green has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both collard greens and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 277% more Vitamin C than collard green - collard green has 35.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both collard greens and parsley are high in Vitamin A. Parsley has 68% more Vitamin A than collard green - collard green has 251ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Collard green has 201% more Vitamin E than parsley - collard green has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both collard greens and parsley are high in Vitamin K. Parsley has 275% more Vitamin K than collard green - collard green has 437.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both collard greens and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Collard Greens | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.054 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.742 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.267 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 129 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both collard greens and parsley are high in calcium. Collard green has 68% more calcium than parsley - collard green has 232mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than collard green - collard green has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both collard greens and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 160% more potassium than collard green - collard green has 213mg 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 collard green per 100 grams, however, collard green contains more kaempferol and quercetin than parsley per 100 grams.
| Collard Greens | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.08 mg | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | 8.74 mg | 1.49 mg |
| Quercetin | 2.57 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 collard greens and parsley contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Collard Greens | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2991 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 14 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 4323 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, collard green has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Collard Greens | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.108 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.108 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both collard greens and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Collard Greens | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.082 G | 0.115 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.084 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: Collard Greens (Collards, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does collard greens or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Collard greens and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - collard green has 32 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Is collard greens or parsley better for protein?
Collard greens and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - collard green has 3g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Does collard greens or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, collard greens and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - collard green has 5.4g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does collard greens or parsley contain more calcium?
Both collard greens and parsley are high in calcium. Collard green has 70% more calcium than parsley - collard green has 232mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does collard greens or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than collard green - collard green has 0.47mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does collard greens or parsley contain more potassium?
Both collard greens and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 160% more potassium than collard green - collard green has 213mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.