Mango vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Mango and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mango
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango and parsley:
- Both mango and parsley are high in Vitamin C.
- Parsley has 15 times less sugar than mango.
- Parsley has 58% less carbohydrates than mango.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley has 40% less calories than mango - mango has 60 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mango is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Mango has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mango | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 57% |
| Fat | 5% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 58% less carbohydrates than mango - mango has 15g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 106% more dietary fiber than mango - mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 15 times less sugar than mango - mango has 13.7g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 262% more protein than mango - mango has 0.82g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mango and parsley are low in saturated fat - mango has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both mango and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 265% more Vitamin C than mango - mango has 36.4mg 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 680% more Vitamin A than mango - mango has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Mango and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango has 0.9mg 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 389 times more Vitamin K than mango - mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both mango and parsley contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Mango | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.669 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.197 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than mango - mango has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than mango - mango has 0.16mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Mango | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.05 mg | 1.49 mg |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.28 mg |
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,
| Mango | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 640 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 9 UG | ~ |
| lycopene | 3 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 23 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mango has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Mango | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.051 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.051 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than mango per 100 grams.
| Mango | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.019 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mango or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley has 40% less calories than mango - mango has 60 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does mango or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 60% fewer carbohydrates than mango - mango has 15g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does mango or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than mango - mango has 11mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does mango or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than mango - mango has 0.16mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does mango or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.