Parsley vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Parsley and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsley
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsley and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and parsley are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
- Red bell pepper has more Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Red bell pepper and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 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 red bell pepper per calorie. Parsley has a macronutrient ratio of 27:57:17 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsley | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 79% |
| Fat | 17% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 57% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 200% more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and parsley are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both red bell pepper and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has a little more Vitamin C (4%) than red bell pepper by weight - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both red bell pepper and parsley are high in Vitamin A. Parsley has 168% more Vitamin A than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg 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 333 times more Vitamin K than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more folate. Both parsley and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Parsley | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.086 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.098 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 1.313 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 152 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 163% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg 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 red bell pepper contain significant amounts of luteolin and quercetin.
| Parsley | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 215.46 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 1.09 mg | 0.61 mg |
| kaempferol | 1.49 mg | 0.02 mg |
| myricetin | 14.84 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 0.23 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 | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5054 UG | 1624 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5561 UG | 51 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 20 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Parsley | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both parsley and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Parsley | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 0.1 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: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does red bell pepper or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does red bell pepper or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 13 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does red bell pepper or parsley contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 160% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.