Heavy Cream vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
heavy cream
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in heavy cream and parsley:
- Both parsley and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than parsley.
- Parsley has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12.
- Parsley has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Heavy cream is high in calories and parsley has 89% less calories than heavy cream - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, heavy cream is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Heavy cream has a macronutrient ratio of 3:3:94 and for parsley, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Heavy Cream | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 67% |
| Fat | 94% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and heavy cream contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and heavy cream contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and parsley has 99% less saturated fat than heavy cream - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Parsley has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Parsley has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg 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 220 times more Vitamin C than heavy cream - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both parsley and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A. Parsley is very similar to heavy cream for Vitamin A - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than parsley - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and heavy cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 511 times more Vitamin K than heavy cream - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and parsley contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Heavy Cream | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.495 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and heavy cream are high in calcium. Parsley has 109% more calcium than heavy cream - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 61 times more iron than heavy cream - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 483% more potassium than heavy cream - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg 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,
| Heavy Cream | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 72 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA than parsley per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.128 G | 0.008 G |
| EPA | 0.009 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.157 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Heavy Cream | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.039 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.294 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 1.333 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: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?Heavy cream is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than heavy cream - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.
Is parsley or heavy cream better for protein?
Parsley and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.
Does parsley or heavy cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and heavy cream contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Both parsley and heavy cream are high in calcium. Parsley has 110% more calcium than heavy cream - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.
Does parsley or heavy cream contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 61 times more iron than heavy cream - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.
Does parsley or heavy cream contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 480% more potassium than heavy cream - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.