Pomegranate Juice vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Pomegranate Juice and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pomegranate juice
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pomegranate juice and parsley:
- Both pomegranate juice and parsley are high in potassium.
- Parsley has 13.8 times less sugar than pomegranate juice.
- Parsley has 52% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pomegranate juice and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pomegranate juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Pomegranate juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:94:5 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pomegranate Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 57% |
| Fat | 5% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 52% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g 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 32 times more dietary fiber than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 13.8 times less sugar than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 18 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pomegranate juice and parsley are low in saturated fat - pomegranate juice 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 1329 times more Vitamin C than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg 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 more Vitamin A than pomegranate juice - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pomegranate juice and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg 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 156 times more Vitamin K than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug 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 pomegranate juice and parsley contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Pomegranate Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.233 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.285 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate 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 61 times more iron than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both pomegranate juice and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 159% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg 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, pomegranate juice has more quercetin than parsley per 100 grams, however, parsley contains more apigenin, luteolin, kaempferol and myricetin than pomegranate juice per 100 grams.
| Pomegranate Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 1.49 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 14.84 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than pomegranate juice per 100 grams.
| Pomegranate Juice | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.05 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: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Pomegranate juice and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does pomegranate juice or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does pomegranate juice or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does pomegranate juice or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 61 times more iron than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does pomegranate juice or parsley contain more potassium?
Both pomegranate juice and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 160% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.