Paprika vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Paprika and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
paprika
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in paprika and parsley:
- Both parsley and paprika are high in Vitamin A, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more folate.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Parsley has 11.1 times less sugar than paprika.
- Parsley has 15.2 times less saturated fat than paprika.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Paprika (Spices, paprika) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Paprika is high in calories and parsley has 87% less calories than paprika - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, paprika is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Paprika has a macronutrient ratio of 15:55:30 and for parsley, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Paprika | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 55% | 67% |
| Fat | 30% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Paprika is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 88% less carbohydrates than paprika - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Paprika has 958% more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 11.1 times less sugar than paprika - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and paprika has 10.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Paprika is an excellent source of protein and it has 376% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 15.2 times less saturated fat than paprika - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 146 times more Vitamin C than paprika - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both parsley and paprika are high in Vitamin A. Paprika has 485% more Vitamin A than parsley - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 37 times more Vitamin E than parsley - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 19 times more Vitamin K than paprika - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more folate.
| Paprika | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.33 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 1.23 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 10.06 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.51 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 2.141 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 66% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both parsley and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 241% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 312% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg 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,
| Paprika | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26162 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 595 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 18944 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, paprika has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.453 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.453 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Paprika | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.047 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 7.314 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 7.361 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 paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Paprika is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than paprika - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Is parsley or paprika better for protein?
Paprika is a fantastic source of protein and it has 380% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Does parsley or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, paprika is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 90% fewer carbohydrates than paprika - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or paprika contain more calcium?
Both parsley and paprika are high in calcium. Paprika has 70% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does parsley or paprika contain more iron?
Both parsley and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 240% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does parsley or paprika contain more potassium?
Both parsley and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 310% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.