Endive vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Endive and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
endive
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in endive and parsley:
- Both endive and parsley are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsley has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, endive contains more pantothenic acid.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Endive (Endive, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Endive and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, endive is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to parsley for protein. Endive has a macronutrient ratio of 25:64:10 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Endive | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 64% | 57% |
| Fat | 10% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Endive and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both endive and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Endive is very similar to endive for dietary fiber - endive has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Endive and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - endive has 0.25g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 138% more protein than endive - endive has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both endive and parsley are low in saturated fat - endive has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 19 times more Vitamin C than endive - endive has 6.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both endive and parsley are high in Vitamin A. Parsley has 290% more Vitamin A than endive - endive has 108ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Endive and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - endive has 0.44mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both endive and parsley are high in Vitamin K. Parsley has 610% more Vitamin K than endive - endive has 231ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, endive contains more pantothenic acid. Both endive and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Endive | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.075 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 142 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both endive and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 165% more calcium than endive - endive has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 647% more iron than endive - endive has 0.83mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both endive and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 76% more potassium than endive - endive has 314mg 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, endive has more kaempferol than parsley per 100 grams, however, parsley contains more apigenin, luteolin, myricetin and quercetin than endive per 100 grams.
| Endive | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 10.1 mg | 1.49 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.09 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.28 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,
| Endive | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1300 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both endive and parsley contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Endive | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both endive and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Endive | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.075 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 endive or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Endive and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - endive has 17 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does endive or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, endive and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - endive has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does endive or parsley contain more calcium?
Both endive and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 170% more calcium than endive - endive has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does endive or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 650% more iron than endive - endive has 0.83mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does endive or parsley contain more potassium?
Both endive and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 80% more potassium than endive - endive has 314mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.