Egg vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and parsley:
- Both parsley and egg are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more niacin and folate.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Parsley has 22.6 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and parsley has 75% less calories than egg - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 57% |
| Fat | 62% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and egg contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 323% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 22.6 times less saturated fat than egg - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and parsley are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and parsley has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg 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 egg - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both parsley and egg are high in Vitamin A. Parsley has 163% more Vitamin A than egg - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than parsley - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 5465 times more Vitamin K than egg - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more niacin and folate. Both egg and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Egg | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and egg are high in calcium. Parsley has 146% more calcium than egg - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 254% more iron than egg - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 301% more potassium than egg - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than parsley per 100 grams.
| Egg | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.008 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Egg | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 1.577 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 egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and parsley has 80% less calories than egg - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is parsley or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 320% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does parsley or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and egg contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or egg contain more calcium?
Both parsley and egg are high in calcium. Parsley has 150% more calcium than egg - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
Does parsley or egg contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 250% more iron than egg - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
Does parsley or egg contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than egg - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.