White Mushroom vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of White Mushroom and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white mushroom
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white mushroom and parsley:
- Both white mushroom and parsley are high in potassium.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- White mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White mushroom and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. White mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Mushroom | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 57% |
| Fat | 9% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White mushroom and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - white mushroom has 3.3g 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 230% more dietary fiber than white mushroom - white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White mushroom and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - white mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White mushroom and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white mushroom and parsley are low in saturated fat - white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 62 times more Vitamin C than white mushroom - white mushroom has 2.1mg 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 more Vitamin A than white mushroom - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
White mushroom has more Vitamin D than parsley - white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg 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 white mushroom - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more folate. Both white mushroom and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| White Mushroom | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than white mushroom - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both white mushroom and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 74% more potassium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both white mushroom and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| White Mushroom | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.16 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does white mushroom or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?White mushroom and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - white mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Is white mushroom or parsley better for protein?
White mushroom and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - white mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Does white mushroom or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white mushroom and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - white mushroom has 3.3g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does white mushroom or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does white mushroom or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than white mushroom - white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does white mushroom or parsley contain more potassium?
Both white mushroom and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 70% more potassium than white mushroom - white mushroom has 318mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.