Chicken Broth vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Chicken Broth and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chicken broth
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken broth and parsley:
- Chicken broth has 5 times less calories than parsley.
- Parsley has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 5 times less calories than parsley - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken broth is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Chicken broth has a macronutrient ratio of 41:28:31 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Broth | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 28% | 57% |
| Fat | 31% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and chicken broth contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 364% more protein than chicken broth - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and chicken broth are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and parsley are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg 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 chicken broth - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than chicken broth - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and chicken broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than chicken broth - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both chicken broth and parsley contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Chicken Broth | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.059 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.219 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than chicken broth - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 87 times more iron than chicken broth - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 29 times more potassium than chicken broth - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg 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,
| Chicken Broth | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than chicken broth per 100 grams.
| Chicken Broth | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.008 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 Chicken Broth or Parsley .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does parsley or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 5 times less calories than parsley - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is parsley or chicken broth better for protein?
Parsley has 360% more protein than chicken broth - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does parsley or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and chicken broth contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or chicken broth contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 33 times more calcium than chicken broth - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
Does parsley or chicken broth contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 87 times more iron than chicken broth - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
Does parsley or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 29 times more potassium than chicken broth - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.