Mushroom vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and parsley:
- Both parsley and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Parsley | |
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| Protein | 44% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 57% |
| Fat | 9% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 230% more dietary fiber than mushroom - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and mushroom are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 62 times more Vitamin C than mushroom - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than mushroom - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than parsley - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than mushroom - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more folate. Both mushroom and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Mushroom | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than mushroom - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than mushroom - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and mushroom are high in potassium. Parsley has 74% more potassium than mushroom - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mushroom and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mushroom | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.16 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 mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is parsley or mushroom better for protein?
Parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does parsley or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or mushroom contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than mushroom - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does parsley or mushroom contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than mushroom - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
Does parsley or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both parsley and mushroom are high in potassium. Parsley has 70% more potassium than mushroom - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.