Mayonnaise vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and parsley:
- Both parsley and mayonnaise are high in Vitamin K.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mayonnaise is high in calories and parsley has 95% less calories than mayonnaise - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 57% |
| Fat | 99% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 209% more protein than mayonnaise - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and parsley has 99% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and parsley are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Parsley has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than mayonnaise - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 25 times more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than parsley - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mayonnaise has 337% more Vitamin E than parsley - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both parsley and mayonnaise are high in Vitamin K. Parsley has 906% more Vitamin K than mayonnaise - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
| Mayonnaise | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than mayonnaise - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than mayonnaise - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 26 times more potassium than mayonnaise - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg 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,
| Mayonnaise | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 5.456 G | 0.008 G |
| DHA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 5.461 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.125 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 39.271 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Mayonnaise or Parsley .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or mayonnaise contain more calories in 100 grams?Mayonnaise is high in calories and parsley has 100% less calories than mayonnaise - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
Does parsley or mayonnaise have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or mayonnaise contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than mayonnaise - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
Does parsley or mayonnaise contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than mayonnaise - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
Does parsley or mayonnaise contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 26 times more potassium than mayonnaise - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium.