Lemon vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and parsley:
- Both lemon and parsley are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 57% |
| Fat | 6% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 18% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 170% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and parsley are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 151% more Vitamin C than lemon - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 420 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg 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 more Vitamin K than lemon - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both lemon and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lemon | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 431% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 933% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 301% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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 kaempferol, myricetin and apigenin than lemon per 100 grams, however, lemon contains more quercetin than parsley per 100 grams. Both lemon and parsley contain significant amounts of luteolin.
| Lemon | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 1.49 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.14 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,
| Lemon | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lemon | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.063 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 lemon or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does lemon or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 430% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does lemon or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 930% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does lemon or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.