Brussels Sprouts vs. Parsley

Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Parsley


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of brussels sprouts versus parsley (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and parsley:

  • Both brussels sprouts and parsley are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Brussels sprout has more Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more folate.
  • Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of brussels sprouts and parsley is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Brussels sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to parsley for protein. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:69:5 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Brussels Sprouts Parsley
Protein 26% 27%
Carbohydrates 69% 57%
Fat 5% 16%
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carbohydrates

Brussels sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both brussels sprouts and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Brussels sprout has 15% more dietary fiber than parsley - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Brussels sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.

Protein

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Brussels sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both brussels sprouts and parsley are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both brussels sprouts and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 56% more Vitamin C than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 85mg 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 10 times more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Brussels sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Both brussels sprouts and parsley are high in Vitamin K. Parsley has 827% more Vitamin K than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Brussels sprout has more Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more folate. Both brussels sprouts and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Brussels Sprouts Parsley
Thiamin 0.139 MG 0.086 MG
Riboflavin 0.09 MG 0.098 MG
Niacin 0.745 MG 1.313 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.309 MG 0.4 MG
Vitamin B6 0.219 MG 0.09 MG
Folate 61 UG 152 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both brussels sprouts and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 229% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

iron

Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 343% more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both brussels sprouts and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 42% more potassium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 389mg 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, parsley has more luteolin, apigenin and myricetin than brussels sprout per 100 grams, however, brussels sprout contains more quercetin than parsley per 100 grams. Both brussels sprouts and parsley contain significant amounts of kaempferol.

Brussels Sprouts Parsley
luteolin 0.33 mg 1.09 mg
kaempferol 0.86 mg 1.49 mg
Quercetin 1.92 mg 0.28 mg
apigenin ~ 215.46 mg
myricetin ~ 14.84 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,

Brussels Sprouts Parsley
beta-carotene 450 UG 5054 UG
alpha-carotene 6 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 1590 UG 5561 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.

Brussels Sprouts Parsley
alpha linoleic acid 0.099 G 0.008 G
Total 0.099 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.

Brussels Sprouts Parsley
linoleic acid 0.045 G 0.115 G
other omega 6 0.001 G ~
Total 0.046 G 0.115 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does brussels sprouts or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?
Brussels sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.

Does brussels sprouts or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprouts and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

Does brussels sprouts or parsley contain more calcium?
Both brussels sprouts and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 230% more calcium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

Does brussels sprouts or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 340% more iron than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

Does brussels sprouts or parsley contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 40% more potassium than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.