Cabbage vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and parsley:
- Both cabbage and parsley are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than parsley.
- Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 57% |
| Fat | 3% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cabbage and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 32% more dietary fiber than cabbage - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 132% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and parsley are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cabbage and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 263% more Vitamin C than cabbage - cabbage has 36.6mg 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 83 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 20 times more Vitamin K than cabbage - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both cabbage and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cabbage | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 245% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 226% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg 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, both cabbage and parsley contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Cabbage | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | 1.49 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 0.28 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, parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than parsley per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.017 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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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does cabbage or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cabbage or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does cabbage or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does cabbage or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.