Cheddar Cheese vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and parsley:
- Both parsley and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein.
- Parsley has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cheddar cheese is high in calories and parsley has 91% less calories than cheddar cheese - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 57% |
| Fat | 74% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of protein and it has 670% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and parsley has 99% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Parsley has less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both parsley and cheddar cheese are high in Vitamin A. Parsley has 25% more Vitamin A than cheddar cheese - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than parsley - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 682 times more Vitamin K than cheddar cheese - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, cheddar cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both cheddar cheese and parsley contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cheddar Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 414% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than cheddar cheese - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 629% more potassium than cheddar cheese - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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,
| Cheddar Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 85 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than parsley per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.008 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.017 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 1.207 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: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheddar cheese is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than cheddar cheese - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does parsley or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and cheddar cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both parsley and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 410% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
Does parsley or cheddar cheese contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than cheddar cheese - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
Does parsley or cheddar cheese contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 630% more potassium than cheddar cheese - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium.