Greek Yogurt vs. Parsley

Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Parsley

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

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

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

  • Both parsley and greek yogurt are high in calcium.
  • Greek yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more niacin and folate.
  • Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
  • Parsley has 51% less calories than greek yogurt.
  • Parsley has 8.3 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
  • Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of greek yogurt 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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Parsley has 51% less calories than greek yogurt - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Greek Yogurt Parsley
Protein 55% 27%
Carbohydrates 22% 57%
Fat 24% 17%
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carbohydrates

Parsley and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Parsley and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 235% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Parsley has 8.3 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both greek yogurt and parsley are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Parsley has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg 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 165 times more Vitamin C than greek yogurt - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 368% more Vitamin A than greek yogurt - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Parsley and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 8199 times more Vitamin K than greek yogurt - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Greek yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more niacin and folate. Both greek yogurt and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Greek Yogurt Parsley
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.086 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.098 MG
Niacin 0.197 MG 1.313 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.47 MG 0.4 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.09 MG
Folate 12 UG 152 UG
Vitamin B12 0.52 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both parsley and greek yogurt are high in calcium. Parsley has 20% more calcium than greek yogurt - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.

iron

Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 154 times more iron than greek yogurt - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.

potassium

Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 293% more potassium than greek yogurt - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg 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,

Greek Yogurt Parsley
beta-carotene 6 UG 5054 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1 UG 5561 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Greek Yogurt Parsley
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.008 G
Total 0.007 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

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

Greek Yogurt Parsley
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.115 G
Total 0.067 G 0.115 G


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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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does parsley or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Parsley has 50% less calories than greek yogurt - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

Is parsley or greek yogurt better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 240% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Does parsley or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

Does parsley or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Both parsley and greek yogurt are high in calcium. Parsley has 20% more calcium than greek yogurt - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.

Does parsley or greek yogurt contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 154 times more iron than greek yogurt - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.

Does parsley or greek yogurt contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 290% more potassium than greek yogurt - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg of potassium.