Papaya vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Papaya and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
papaya
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in papaya and parsley:
- Both papaya and parsley are high in Vitamin C.
- Parsley has 8.2 times less sugar than papaya.
- Parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya, however, papaya contains more lycopene than parsley.
- Parsley has more thiamin, 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: Papaya (Papayas, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Papaya and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, papaya is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Papaya has a macronutrient ratio of 4:91:5 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Papaya | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 57% |
| Fat | 5% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Papaya and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g 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 94% more dietary fiber than papaya - papaya has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 8.2 times less sugar than papaya - papaya has 7.8g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 532% more protein than papaya - papaya has 0.47g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both papaya and parsley are low in saturated fat - papaya has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both papaya and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 118% more Vitamin C than papaya - papaya has 60.9mg 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 796% more Vitamin A than papaya - papaya has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Papaya and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - papaya has 0.3mg 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 629 times more Vitamin K than papaya - papaya has 2.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both papaya and parsley contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Papaya | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.191 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 37 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 590% more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than papaya - papaya has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 204% more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg 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,
| Papaya | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | 1.49 mg |
| myricetin | 0.02 mg | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.28 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, parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than papaya per 100 grams, however, papaya contains more lycopene than parsley per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 274 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 2 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 1828 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 89 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, papaya has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.047 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than papaya per 100 grams.
| Papaya | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.011 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 papaya or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Papaya and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - papaya has 43 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does papaya or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, papaya and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - papaya has 10.8g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does papaya or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 590% more calcium than papaya - papaya has 20mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does papaya or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than papaya - papaya has 0.25mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does papaya or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than papaya - papaya has 182mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.