Orange vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Orange and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange and parsley:
- Both orange and parsley are high in Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Parsley has 9.7 times less sugar than orange.
- Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Orange has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:4 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 57% |
| Fat | 4% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both orange and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 38% more dietary fiber than orange - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 9.7 times less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 324% more protein than orange - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange and parsley are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 196% more Vitamin C than orange - orange has 45mg 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 37 times more Vitamin A than orange - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg 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 orange - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both orange and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Orange | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both orange and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 221% more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 67 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 228% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg 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,
| Orange | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 71 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 11 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 129 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange and parsley contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Orange | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than orange per 100 grams.
| Orange | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.031 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.031 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 orange or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - orange has 46 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does orange or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does orange or parsley contain more calcium?
Both orange and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 220% more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does orange or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 67 times more iron than orange - orange has 0.09mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does orange or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than orange - orange has 169mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.