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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cabbage 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: Cabbage (Cabbage, 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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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 18:79:3 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cabbage Parsley
Protein 18% 27%
Carbohydrates 79% 57%
Fat 3% 16%
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

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Parsley has 132% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.

Fat

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

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cabbage or Parsley .

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

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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.