Hemp Seeds vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Hemp Seeds and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
hemp seeds
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and parsley:
- Both hemp seeds and parsley are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more pantothenic acid.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein.
- Parsley has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hemp seed is high in calories and parsley has 93% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 57% |
| Fat | 73% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Hemp seeds and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both hemp seeds and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Hemp seed has 21% more dietary fiber than parsley - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Hemp seeds and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 963% more protein than parsley - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 265 times more Vitamin C than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 420 times more Vitamin A than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than hemp seed - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more pantothenic acid. Both hemp seeds and parsley contain significant amounts of folate.
| Hemp Seeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 110 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 97% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Both hemp seeds and parsley are high in iron. Hemp seed has 28% more iron than parsley - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and parsley are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 117% more potassium than parsley - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg 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,
| Hemp Seeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 10.024 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 10.024 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.34 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 28.799 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does hemp seeds or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Hemp seed is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does hemp seeds or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, hemp seeds and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or parsley contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 100% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or parsley contain more iron?
Both hemp seeds and parsley are high in iron. Hemp seed has 30% more iron than parsley - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or parsley contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and parsley are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 120% more potassium than parsley - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.