Grapefruit vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and parsley:
- Both parsley and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Parsley has 7.1 times less sugar than grapefruit.
- Parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than parsley.
- Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 57% |
| Fat | 3% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 106% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 7.1 times less sugar than grapefruit - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 286% more protein than grapefruit - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both parsley and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 326% more Vitamin C than grapefruit - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 626% more Vitamin A than grapefruit - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than grapefruit - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both grapefruit and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Grapefruit | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 527% more calcium than grapefruit - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 76 times more iron than grapefruit - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than grapefruit - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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, both grapefruit and parsley contain significant amounts of luteolin and quercetin.
| Grapefruit | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.6 mg | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | 1.49 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.33 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 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, parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams, however, grapefruit contains more lycopene than parsley per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both grapefruit and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Grapefruit | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does parsley or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or grapefruit contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 530% more calcium than grapefruit - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
Does parsley or grapefruit contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 76 times more iron than grapefruit - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
Does parsley or grapefruit contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than grapefruit - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg of potassium.