Black Beans vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Black Beans and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black beans
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black beans and parsley:
- Both parsley and black beans are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsley has 60% less calories than black bean.
- Parsley has 62% less carbohydrates than black bean.
- Parsley has more niacin and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Beans (Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, canned) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley has 60% less calories than black bean - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and black bean has 91 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black beans is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to parsley for protein. Black beans has a macronutrient ratio of 26:71:3 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Beans | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 57% |
| Fat | 3% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 62% less carbohydrates than black bean - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and black bean has 16.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and black beans are high in dietary fiber. Black bean has 109% more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black bean has 6.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and black beans contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and black bean has 0.23g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Black bean has 103% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and black bean has 6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and black beans are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black bean has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 48 times more Vitamin C than black bean - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black bean has 2.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than black bean - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and black beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black bean has 0.62mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 712 times more Vitamin K than black bean - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black bean has 2.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more niacin and folate. Both black beans and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Black Beans | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.14 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.12 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.62 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 294% more calcium than black bean - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and black bean has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 226% more iron than black bean - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and black bean has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and black beans are high in potassium. Parsley has 80% more potassium than black bean - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and black bean has 308mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, black bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Black Beans | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both black beans and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Black Beans | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.068 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.068 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Beans (Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, canned) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or black beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley has 60% less calories than black bean - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and black bean has 91 calories.
Does parsley or black beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 60% fewer carbohydrates than black bean - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and black bean has 16.6g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or black beans contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 290% more calcium than black bean - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and black bean has 35mg of calcium.
Does parsley or black beans contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 230% more iron than black bean - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and black bean has 1.9mg of iron.
Does parsley or black beans contain more potassium?
Both parsley and black beans are high in potassium. Parsley has 80% more potassium than black bean - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and black bean has 308mg of potassium.