Couscous vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Couscous and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
couscous
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in couscous and parsley:
- Parsley has 73% less carbohydrates than couscous.
- Parsley has more riboflavin and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Couscous (Couscous, cooked) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Couscous is high in calories and parsley has 68% less calories than couscous - couscous has 112 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, couscous is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Couscous has a macronutrient ratio of 14:85:2 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Couscous | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 57% |
| Fat | 2% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 73% less carbohydrates than couscous - couscous has 23.2g 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 136% more dietary fiber than couscous - couscous has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Couscous and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - couscous has 0.1g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Couscous and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - couscous has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both couscous and parsley are low in saturated fat - couscous has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than couscous - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and couscous does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than couscous - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and couscous does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Couscous and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - couscous has 0.13mg 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 16399 times more Vitamin K than couscous - couscous has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more riboflavin and folate. Both couscous and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Couscous | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.063 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.027 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.983 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.371 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 15 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than couscous - couscous has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than couscous - couscous has 0.38mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 855% more potassium than couscous - couscous has 58mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg 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,
| Couscous | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | 5561 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 5054 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both couscous and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Couscous | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both couscous and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Couscous | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.06 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.06 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does couscous or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Couscous is high in calories and parsley has 70% less calories than couscous - couscous has 112 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does couscous or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 70% fewer carbohydrates than couscous - couscous has 23.2g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does couscous or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 16 times more calcium than couscous - couscous has 8mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does couscous or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than couscous - couscous has 0.38mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does couscous or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 860% more potassium than couscous - couscous has 58mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.