Orange Juice vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Orange Juice and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange juice
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange juice and parsley:
- Both orange juice and parsley are high in Vitamin C.
- Parsley has 8.8 times less sugar than orange juice.
- Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange juice and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Orange juice has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:4 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 57% |
| Fat | 4% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g 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 15 times more dietary fiber than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 8.8 times less sugar than orange juice - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 324% more protein than orange juice - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange juice and parsley are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both orange juice and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 166% more Vitamin C than orange juice - orange juice has 50mg 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 41 times more Vitamin A than orange juice - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg 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 16399 times more Vitamin K than orange juice - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both orange juice and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Orange Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 177% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg 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 orange juice and parsley contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Orange Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.25 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,
| Orange Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 115 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both orange juice and parsley contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Orange Juice | 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 juice per 100 grams.
| Orange Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does orange juice or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange juice and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does orange juice or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does orange juice or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does orange juice or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does orange juice or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than orange juice - orange juice has 200mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.