Kimchi vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Kimchi and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kimchi
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kimchi and parsley:
- Both kimchi and parsley are high in iron.
- Kimchi has 58% less calories than parsley.
- Parsley has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kimchi has 58% less calories than parsley - kimchi has 15 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kimchi is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to parsley for protein. Kimchi has a macronutrient ratio of 24:51:25 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kimchi | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 51% | 57% |
| Fat | 25% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kimchi and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - kimchi has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 106% more dietary fiber than kimchi - kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kimchi and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - kimchi has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 170% more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kimchi and parsley are low in saturated fat - kimchi has 0.07g 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 more Vitamin C than kimchi - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 83 times more Vitamin A than kimchi - kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kimchi and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 36 times more Vitamin K than kimchi - kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B6. Both kimchi and parsley contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Kimchi | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.21 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 1.1 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.213 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 52 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 318% more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Both kimchi and parsley are high in iron. Parsley has 148% more iron than kimchi - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 267% more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg 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,
| Kimchi | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 55 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 49 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kimchi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Kimchi | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.137 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both kimchi and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Kimchi | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.104 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 kimchi or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Kimchi has 60% less calories than parsley - kimchi has 15 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does kimchi or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kimchi and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - kimchi has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does kimchi or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does kimchi or parsley contain more iron?
Both kimchi and parsley are high in iron. Parsley has 150% more iron than kimchi - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does kimchi or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.