Whole Milk vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and parsley:
- Both parsley and whole milk are high in calcium.
- Parsley has 13.1 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Parsley has 4.9 times less sugar than whole milk.
- Parsley has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than parsley.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley has 41% less calories than whole milk - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 22:30:48 and for parsley, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 67% |
| Fat | 48% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley has 4.9 times less sugar than whole milk - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley and whole milk contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 13.1 times less saturated fat than whole milk - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Parsley has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than whole milk - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 815% more Vitamin A than whole milk - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than parsley - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 5465 times more Vitamin K than whole milk - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, whole milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Whole Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and whole milk are high in calcium. Parsley has 22% more calcium than whole milk - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 205 times more iron than whole milk - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than whole milk - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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,
| Whole Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley has 40% less calories than whole milk - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Is parsley or whole milk better for protein?
Parsley and whole milk contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Does parsley or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or whole milk contain more calcium?
Both parsley and whole milk are high in calcium. Parsley has 20% more calcium than whole milk - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
Does parsley or whole milk contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 205 times more iron than whole milk - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
Does parsley or whole milk contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 320% more potassium than whole milk - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.