Cottage Cheese vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cottage Cheese and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cottage cheese
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cottage cheese and parsley:
- Both parsley and cottage cheese are high in calcium.
- Cottage cheese is a great source of protein.
- Parsley has 12 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese.
- Parsley has 63% less calories than cottage cheese.
- Parsley has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, cottage cheese contains more Vitamin B12.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley has 63% less calories than cottage cheese - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cottage cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Cottage cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 46:14:40 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cottage Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 46% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 57% |
| Fat | 40% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cottage cheese - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 274% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 12 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 1.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Parsley has less cholesterol than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 17mg 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 cottage cheese - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 10 times more Vitamin A than cottage cheese - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 37ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cottage cheese and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - cottage cheese has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cottage cheese - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, cottage cheese contains more Vitamin B12. Both cottage cheese and parsley contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cottage Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.163 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.099 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.557 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and cottage cheese are high in calcium. Parsley has 66% more calcium than cottage cheese - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 87 times more iron than cottage cheese - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 433% more potassium than cottage cheese - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 104mg 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,
| Cottage Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 12 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cottage cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Cottage Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cottage cheese and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cottage Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.105 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.105 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: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does parsley or cottage cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley has 60% less calories than cottage cheese - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
Is parsley or cottage cheese better for protein?
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 270% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Does parsley or cottage cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or cottage cheese contain more calcium?
Both parsley and cottage cheese are high in calcium. Parsley has 70% more calcium than cottage cheese - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.
Does parsley or cottage cheese contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 87 times more iron than cottage cheese - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.07mg of iron.
Does parsley or cottage cheese contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 430% more potassium than cottage cheese - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 104mg of potassium.