Lemon juice vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Lemon Juice and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon juice
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon juice and parsley:
- Both lemon juice and parsley are high in Vitamin C.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon juice and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to parsley for fat. Lemon juice has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for parsley, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 67% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon juice and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g 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 1000% more dietary fiber than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon juice and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon juice has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 749% more protein than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon juice and parsley are low in saturated fat - lemon juice has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon juice and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 244% more Vitamin C than lemon juice - lemon juice has 38.7mg 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 more Vitamin A than lemon juice - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lemon juice and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon juice 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 juice - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both lemon juice and parsley contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Lemon juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.131 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 76 times more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 438% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg 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, both lemon juice and parsley contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Lemon juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.37 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 1.49 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 juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 15 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lemon juice and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lemon juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.009 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.009 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than lemon juice per 100 grams.
| Lemon juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.012 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.012 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: Lemon juice (Lemon juice, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does lemon juice or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon juice and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - lemon juice has 22 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Is lemon juice or parsley better for protein?
Parsley has 750% more protein than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.35g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Does lemon juice or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon juice and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon juice has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does lemon juice or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does lemon juice or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 76 times more iron than lemon juice - lemon juice has 0.08mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does lemon juice or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 440% more potassium than lemon juice - lemon juice has 103mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.