Salt vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Salt and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salt
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salt and parsley:
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salt (Salt, table) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salt has less calories than parsley - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Salt | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 67% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salt has less carbohydrates than parsley - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salt - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and salt contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Parsley has more protein than salt - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and salt are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than salt - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than salt - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than salt - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than salt - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Salt | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 475% more calcium than salt - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than salt - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 68 times more potassium than salt - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.
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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% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does parsley or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Salt has less calories than parsley - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Is parsley or salt better for protein?
Parsley has more protein than salt - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does parsley or salt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salt has fewer carbohydrates than parsley - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and salt has no carbs..
Does parsley or salt contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 480% more calcium than salt - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
Does parsley or salt contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than salt - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
Does parsley or salt contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 68 times more potassium than salt - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.