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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole milk and parsley is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 21:31:48 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Milk Parsley
Protein 21% 27%
Carbohydrates 31% 57%
Fat 48% 16%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Milk or Parsley .

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.

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.