Parsley vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Parsley and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsley
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsley and peas:
- Both parsley and peas are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsley has 5.6 times less sugar than pea.
- Parsley has 56% less calories than pea.
- Parsley has 56% less carbohydrates than pea.
- Parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than pea, however, pea contains more alpha-carotene than parsley.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
- Pea has more thiamin, however, parsley contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley has 56% less calories than pea - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parsley is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to peas for protein. Parsley has a macronutrient ratio of 27:57:17 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsley | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 69% |
| Fat | 17% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 56% less carbohydrates than pea - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 73% more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 5.6 times less sugar than pea - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 82% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and peas are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both parsley and peas are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 233% more Vitamin C than pea - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 10 times more Vitamin A than pea - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 65 times more Vitamin K than pea - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, however, parsley contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both parsley and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Parsley | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.086 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.098 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 1.313 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 152 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 452% more calcium than pea - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 322% more iron than pea - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and peas are high in potassium. Parsley has 127% more potassium than pea - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg 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 pea per 100 grams, however, pea contains more alpha-carotene than parsley per 100 grams.
| Parsley | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5054 UG | 449 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5561 UG | 2477 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 21 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Parsley | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both parsley and peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Parsley | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 0.152 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 parsley or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley has 60% less calories than pea - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does parsley or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pea - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or peas contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than pea - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
Does parsley or peas contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 320% more iron than pea - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
Does parsley or peas contain more potassium?
Both parsley and peas are high in potassium. Parsley has 130% more potassium than pea - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.