Parsley vs. Red Bell Pepper

Q: Does red bell pepper or parsley contain more 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.

Q: Does red bell pepper or parsley contain more 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.

Q: Does red bell pepper or parsley contain more 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.

Q: Does red bell pepper or parsley contain more 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.

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].

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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.

Detailed nutritional comparison of parsley and red bell pepper is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.

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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 27:57:16 and for red bell pepper, 13:78:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

	Parsley	Red Bell Pepper
Protein	27%	13%
Carbohydrates	57%	78%
Fat	16%	9%
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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Parsley or Red Bell Pepper .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .

Parsley g ()	Daily Values (%)
KCAL %	calories	KCAL %
G %	carbohydrates	G %
G %	dietary fiber	G %
G	sugar	G
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G	monounsaturated fat	G
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	Vitamins and Minerals
UG %	Vitamin A	UG %
MG %	Vitamin C	MG %
IU %	Vitamin D	IU %
MG %	calcium	MG %
MG %	iron	MG %
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MG %	thiamin (Vit B1)	MG %
MG %	riboflavin (Vit B2)	MG %
MG %	niacin (Vit B3)	MG %
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MG %	pantothenic acid (Vit B5)	MG %
UG %	folate (Vit B9)	UG %
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UG %	Vitamin K	UG %
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UG %	biotin (Vit B7)	UG %
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G	Water	G
G	Starch	G
G	Alcohol	G

Food	Amount	Action
Parsley	100 g
Red Bell Pepper	100 g

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.

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