Baby Carrots vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and parsley:
- Both baby carrots and parsley are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot has more alpha-carotene than parsley, however, parsley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 57% |
| Fat | ~ | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Baby carrot is very similar to baby carrot for dietary fiber - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 364% more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and parsley are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g 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 50 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both baby carrots and parsley are high in Vitamin A. Baby carrot has 64% more Vitamin A than parsley - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than baby carrot - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 173 times more Vitamin K than baby carrot - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both baby carrots and parsley contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Baby Carrots | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 331% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 597% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 134% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg 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, baby carrot has more alpha-carotene than parsley per 100 grams, however, parsley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than baby carrot per 100 grams. Both baby carrots and parsley contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Baby Carrots | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both baby carrots and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baby Carrots | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.057 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: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does baby carrots or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 330% more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does baby carrots or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 600% more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does baby carrots or parsley contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 130% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.