Pineapple vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and parsley:
- Both pineapple and parsley are high in Vitamin C.
- Parsley has 10.5 times less sugar than pineapple.
- Parsley has 52% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
- 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: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 57% |
| Fat | 2% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 52% less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g 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 136% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 10.5 times less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 450% more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and parsley are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both pineapple and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 178% more Vitamin C than pineapple - pineapple has 47.8mg 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 139 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg 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 2341 times more Vitamin K than pineapple - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both pineapple and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pineapple | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 962% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 408% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg 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 pineapple and parsley contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Pineapple | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.01 mg | 1.09 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.14 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 1.49 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,
| Pineapple | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Pineapple | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.023 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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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does pineapple or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 960% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does pineapple or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than pineapple - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does pineapple or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 410% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.