Lemon Zest vs. Parsley

Nutrition comparison of Lemon Zest and Parsley


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of lemon zest versus parsley (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon zest and parsley:

  • Both lemon zest and parsley are high in Vitamin C, calcium and dietary fiber.
  • Parsley has 60% less carbohydrates than lemon zest.
  • Parsley has more niacin and folate.
  • Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon zest 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: Lemon Zest (Lemon peel, 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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Lemon zest and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon zest is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Lemon zest has a macronutrient ratio of 8:88:4 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon Zest Parsley
Protein 8% 27%
Carbohydrates 88% 57%
Fat 4% 16%
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carbohydrates

Parsley has 60% less carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both lemon zest and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Lemon zest has 221% more dietary fiber than parsley - lemon zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon zest and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon zest has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.

Protein

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Lemon zest and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - lemon zest has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.

Fat

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Both lemon zest and parsley are low in saturated fat - lemon zest has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon zest and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley is very similar to lemon zest for Vitamin C - lemon zest has 129mg 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 139 times more Vitamin A than lemon zest - lemon zest has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lemon zest and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon zest has 0.25mg 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 more Vitamin K than lemon zest - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon zest does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Parsley has more niacin and folate. Both lemon zest and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Lemon Zest Parsley
Thiamin 0.06 MG 0.086 MG
Riboflavin 0.08 MG 0.098 MG
Niacin 0.4 MG 1.313 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.319 MG 0.4 MG
Vitamin B6 0.172 MG 0.09 MG
Folate 13 UG 152 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both lemon zest and parsley are high in calcium. Lemon zest is very similar to lemon zest for calcium - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

iron

Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 675% more iron than lemon zest - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

potassium

Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 246% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg 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,

Lemon Zest Parsley
beta-carotene 7 UG 5054 UG
alpha-carotene 1 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 18 UG 5561 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, lemon zest has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.

Lemon Zest Parsley
alpha linoleic acid 0.026 G 0.008 G
Total 0.026 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lemon zest and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Lemon Zest Parsley
linoleic acid 0.063 G 0.115 G
Total 0.063 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 Lemon Zest or Parsley .

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

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FAQ

Does lemon zest or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon zest and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - lemon zest has 47 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.

Does lemon zest or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 60% fewer carbohydrates than lemon zest - lemon zest has 16g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

Does lemon zest or parsley contain more calcium?
Both lemon zest and parsley are high in calcium. Lemon zest is very similar to lemon zest for calcium - lemon zest has 134mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

Does lemon zest or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 680% more iron than lemon zest - lemon zest has 0.8mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

Does lemon zest or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than lemon zest - lemon zest has 160mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.