Coconut Water vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Water and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut water
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut water and parsley:
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley and coconut water contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and coconut water has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut water is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Coconut water has a macronutrient ratio of 5:95:0 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Water | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 57% |
| Fat | ~ | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and coconut water contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than coconut water - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and coconut water contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut water has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 12 times more protein than coconut water - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.22g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and coconut water are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than coconut water - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut water has 9.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coconut water - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than coconut water - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than coconut water - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut water does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coconut Water | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than coconut water - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut water has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 205 times more iron than coconut water - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut water has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 236% more potassium than coconut water - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut water has 165mg of potassium.
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: Coconut Water (Beverages, Coconut water, ready-to-drink, unsweetened) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or coconut water contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley and coconut water contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and coconut water has 18 calories.
Does parsley or coconut water have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and coconut water contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and coconut water has 4.2g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or coconut water contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 18 times more calcium than coconut water - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut water has 7mg of calcium.
Does parsley or coconut water contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 205 times more iron than coconut water - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and coconut water has 0.03mg of iron.
Does parsley or coconut water contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than coconut water - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and coconut water has 165mg of potassium.