Parsley vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Parsley and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsley
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsley and pickles:
- Both pickles and parsley are high in calcium.
- Parsley has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Pickle has 67% less calories than parsley.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 67% less calories than parsley - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parsley is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to pickles for fat. Parsley has a macronutrient ratio of 27:57:17 and for pickles, 16:65:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsley | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 65% |
| Fat | 17% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickles and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g 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 230% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 494% more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and parsley are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 56 times more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg 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 69 times more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg 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 93 times more Vitamin K than pickle - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both parsley and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Parsley | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.086 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.098 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 1.313 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 152 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 142% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 374% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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,
| Parsley | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5054 UG | 53 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5561 UG | 28 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Parsley | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Parsley | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 0.052 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 pickles or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 70% less calories than parsley - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does pickles or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickles and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does pickles or parsley contain more calcium?
Both pickles and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 140% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does pickles or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does pickles or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 370% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.