Carrots vs. Parsley

Nutrition comparison of Carrots and Parsley


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of carrots versus parsley (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in carrots and parsley:

  • Both carrots and parsley are high in Vitamin A, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Carrot has more alpha-carotene than parsley, however, parsley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot.
  • Parsley has more folate.
  • Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of carrots 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: Carrots (Carrots, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Carrots and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, carrots is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:88:4 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Carrots Parsley
Protein 8% 27%
Carbohydrates 88% 57%
Fat 4% 16%
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carbohydrates

Carrots and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both carrots and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 18% more dietary fiber than carrot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Carrots and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.

Protein

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Parsley has 219% more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both carrots and parsley are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g 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 21 times more Vitamin C than carrot - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Both carrots and parsley are high in Vitamin A. Carrot has 98% more Vitamin A than parsley - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Carrots and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg 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 123 times more Vitamin K than carrot - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Parsley has more folate. Both carrots and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Carrots Parsley
Thiamin 0.066 MG 0.086 MG
Riboflavin 0.058 MG 0.098 MG
Niacin 0.983 MG 1.313 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.273 MG 0.4 MG
Vitamin B6 0.138 MG 0.09 MG
Folate 19 UG 152 UG

Minerals

calcium

Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 318% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

iron

Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both carrots and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 73% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg 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, both carrots and parsley contain significant amounts of quercetin.

Carrots Parsley
luteolin 0.11 mg 1.09 mg
kaempferol 0.24 mg 1.49 mg
myricetin 0.04 mg 14.84 mg
Quercetin 0.21 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, carrot has more alpha-carotene than parsley per 100 grams, however, parsley contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than carrot per 100 grams. Both carrots and parsley contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Carrots Parsley
beta-carotene 8285 UG 5054 UG
alpha-carotene 3477 UG ~
lycopene 1 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 256 UG 5561 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both carrots and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Carrots Parsley
alpha linoleic acid 0.002 G 0.008 G
Total 0.002 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both carrots and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Carrots Parsley
linoleic acid 0.1 G 0.115 G
Total 0.1 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Carrots (Carrots, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does carrots or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?
Carrots and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.

Does carrots or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, carrots and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

Does carrots or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

Does carrots or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

Does carrots or parsley contain more potassium?
Both carrots and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 70% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.