Blueberry vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and parsley:
- Both parsley and blueberry are high in dietary fiber.
- Parsley has 10.7 times less sugar than blueberry.
- Parsley has 56% less carbohydrates than blueberry.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley has 37% less calories than blueberry - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 57% |
| Fat | 5% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 56% less carbohydrates than blueberry - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and blueberry are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 38% more dietary fiber than blueberry - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 10.7 times less sugar than blueberry - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 301% more protein than blueberry - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and blueberry are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than blueberry - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 139 times more Vitamin A than blueberry - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 83 times more Vitamin K than blueberry - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both blueberry and parsley contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Blueberry | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than blueberry - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than blueberry - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 619% more potassium than blueberry - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, parsley has more luteolin, myricetin and apigenin than blueberry per 100 grams, however, blueberry contains more quercetin than parsley per 100 grams. Both blueberry and parsley contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Blueberry | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.2 mg | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | 1.66 mg | 1.49 mg |
| myricetin | 1.3 mg | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | 7.67 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 mg |
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,
| Blueberry | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blueberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blueberry and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blueberry | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.088 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.
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FAQ
Does parsley or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley has 40% less calories than blueberry - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does parsley or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 60% fewer carbohydrates than blueberry - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or blueberry contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than blueberry - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
Does parsley or blueberry contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than blueberry - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
Does parsley or blueberry contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 620% more potassium than blueberry - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg of potassium.