Tangerine vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tangerine
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tangerine and parsley:
- Both tangerine and parsley are high in Vitamin C.
- Parsley has 11.4 times less sugar than tangerine.
- Parsley has 53% less carbohydrates than tangerine.
- Parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tangerine, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than parsley.
- Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tangerine and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 6:90:5 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tangerine | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 57% |
| Fat | 5% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 53% less carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g 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 83% more dietary fiber than tangerine - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 11.4 times less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 267% more protein than tangerine - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tangerine and parsley are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tangerine and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 398% more Vitamin C than tangerine - tangerine has 26.7mg 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 11 times more Vitamin A than tangerine - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Tangerine and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg 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 more Vitamin K than tangerine - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both tangerine and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Tangerine | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.376 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.216 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 16 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 273% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 40 times more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 234% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg 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 has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tangerine per 100 grams, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than parsley per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 155 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 101 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 138 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tangerine has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.018 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.018 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than tangerine per 100 grams.
| Tangerine | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.048 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.
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FAQ
Does tangerine or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Tangerine and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does tangerine or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 50% fewer carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does tangerine or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does tangerine or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 40 times more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does tangerine or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.