Napa Cabbage vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Napa Cabbage and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
napa cabbage
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in napa cabbage and parsley:
- Napa cabbage has 67% less calories than parsley.
- Parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than napa cabbage, however, napa cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than parsley.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Napa cabbage has 67% less calories than parsley - napa cabbage has 12 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, napa cabbage is lighter in fat and similar to parsley for protein and carbs. Napa cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 30:59:11 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Napa Cabbage | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 30% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 59% | 57% |
| Fat | 11% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Napa cabbage and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - napa cabbage has 2.2g 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 more dietary fiber than napa cabbage - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 170% more protein than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and napa cabbage are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 40 times more Vitamin C than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 3.2mg 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 31 times more Vitamin A than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than napa cabbage - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than napa cabbage - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Napa Cabbage | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.466 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.035 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 376% more calcium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 738% more iron than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 0.74mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 537% more potassium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 87mg 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, parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than napa cabbage per 100 grams, however, napa cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than parsley per 100 grams.
| Napa Cabbage | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 133 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 49 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5561 UG |
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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does napa cabbage or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Napa cabbage has 70% less calories than parsley - napa cabbage has 12 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does napa cabbage or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, napa cabbage and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - napa cabbage has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does napa cabbage or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 380% more calcium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does napa cabbage or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 740% more iron than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 0.74mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does napa cabbage or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 540% more potassium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 87mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.