Jicama vs. Parsley

Nutrition comparison of Jicama and Parsley


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

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

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

  • Both jicama and parsley are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
  • Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of jicama 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: Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Jicama and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, jicama is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Jicama has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:2 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Jicama Parsley
Protein 7% 27%
Carbohydrates 91% 57%
Fat 2% 16%
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carbohydrates

Jicama and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both jicama and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Jicama has 48% more dietary fiber than parsley - jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Jicama and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - jicama has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.

Protein

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Parsley has 313% more protein than jicama - jicama has 0.72g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.

Fat

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Both jicama and parsley are low in saturated fat - jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both jicama and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 558% more Vitamin C than jicama - jicama has 20.2mg 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 jicama - jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Jicama and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - jicama has 0.46mg 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 5465 times more Vitamin K than jicama - jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Jicama Parsley
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.086 MG
Riboflavin 0.029 MG 0.098 MG
Niacin 0.2 MG 1.313 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.135 MG 0.4 MG
Vitamin B6 0.042 MG 0.09 MG
Folate 12 UG 152 UG

Minerals

calcium

Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than jicama - jicama has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

iron

Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 933% more iron than jicama - jicama has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

potassium

Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 269% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg 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,

Jicama Parsley
beta-carotene 13 UG 5054 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 5561 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Jicama Parsley
alpha linoleic acid 0.014 G 0.008 G
Total 0.014 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than jicama per 100 grams.

Jicama Parsley
linoleic acid 0.029 G 0.115 G
Total 0.029 G 0.115 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Jicama or Parsley .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does jicama or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?
Jicama and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - jicama has 38 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.

Does jicama or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jicama and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - jicama has 8.8g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

Does jicama or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than jicama - jicama has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

Does jicama or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 930% more iron than jicama - jicama has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

Does jicama or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.