Parsley vs. Radishes
Nutrition comparison of Parsley and Radishes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsley
versus
radishes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsley and radishes:
- Both radishes and parsley are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Radishes and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parsley is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Parsley has a macronutrient ratio of 27:57:17 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsley | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 79% |
| Fat | 17% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Radishes and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g 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 106% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Radishes and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 337% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both radishes and parsley are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both radishes and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 799% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg 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 radish - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than radish - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 1260 times more Vitamin K than radish - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both parsley and radishes contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Parsley | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.086 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.098 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Niacin | 1.313 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Folate | 152 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 452% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both radishes and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 138% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg 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 parsley and radishes contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Parsley | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 215.46 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 1.09 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 1.49 mg | 0.86 mg |
| myricetin | 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 | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5054 UG | 4 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5561 UG | 10 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, radish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Parsley | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.031 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.
| Parsley | Radishes | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 0.017 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 radishes or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Radishes and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does radishes or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radishes and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does radishes or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does radishes or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does radishes or parsley contain more potassium?
Both radishes and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 140% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.