Cantaloupe vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cantaloupe and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cantaloupe
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cantaloupe and parsley:
- Both cantaloupe and parsley are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and potassium.
- Parsley has 8.2 times less sugar than cantaloupe.
- Parsley has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cantaloupe and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cantaloupe is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Cantaloupe has a macronutrient ratio of 9:87:4 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cantaloupe | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 87% | 57% |
| Fat | 4% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cantaloupe and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 267% more dietary fiber than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 8.2 times less sugar than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 254% more protein than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cantaloupe and parsley are low in saturated fat - cantaloupe has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cantaloupe and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 262% more Vitamin C than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 36.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both cantaloupe and parsley are high in Vitamin A. Parsley has 149% more Vitamin A than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 169ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cantaloupe and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cantaloupe has 0.05mg 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 655 times more Vitamin K than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both cantaloupe and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Cantaloupe | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.734 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.105 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.072 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 21 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cantaloupe and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 107% more potassium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 267mg 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 cantaloupe and parsley contain significant amounts of luteolin.
| Cantaloupe | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.64 mg | 1.09 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.07 mg | 1.49 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.01 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,
| Cantaloupe | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2020 UG | 5054 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 16 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cantaloupe has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than cantaloupe per 100 grams.
| Cantaloupe | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.035 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: Cantaloupe (Melons, cantaloupe, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does cantaloupe or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Cantaloupe and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - cantaloupe has 34 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does cantaloupe or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cantaloupe and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - cantaloupe has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cantaloupe or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 9mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does cantaloupe or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 0.21mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does cantaloupe or parsley contain more potassium?
Both cantaloupe and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 110% more potassium than cantaloupe - cantaloupe has 267mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.