Lemon vs. Parsley

Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Parsley


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

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

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

  • Both lemon and parsley are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
  • Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
  • Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of lemon 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 (Lemons, raw, without peel) 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 and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Lemon Parsley
Protein 10% 27%
Carbohydrates 84% 57%
Fat 6% 16%
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carbohydrates

Lemon and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both lemon and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 18% more dietary fiber than lemon - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Lemon and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.

Protein

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Parsley has 170% more protein than lemon - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both lemon and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 151% more Vitamin C than lemon - lemon has 53mg 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 420 times more Vitamin A than lemon - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Lemon and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg 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 - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Lemon Parsley
Thiamin 0.04 MG 0.086 MG
Riboflavin 0.02 MG 0.098 MG
Niacin 0.1 MG 1.313 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.19 MG 0.4 MG
Vitamin B6 0.08 MG 0.09 MG
Folate 11 UG 152 UG

Minerals

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Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 431% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

iron

Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 933% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

potassium

Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 301% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg 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, parsley has more kaempferol, myricetin and apigenin than lemon per 100 grams, however, lemon contains more quercetin than parsley per 100 grams. Both lemon and parsley contain significant amounts of luteolin.

Lemon Parsley
luteolin 1.9 mg 1.09 mg
kaempferol 0.03 mg 1.49 mg
myricetin 0.5 mg 14.84 mg
Quercetin 1.14 mg 0.28 mg
apigenin ~ 215.46 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,

Lemon Parsley
beta-carotene 3 UG 5054 UG
alpha-carotene 1 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 11 UG 5561 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Lemon 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 and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Lemon 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does lemon or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?
Lemon and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.

Does lemon or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

Does lemon or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 430% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

Does lemon or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 930% more iron than lemon - lemon has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

Does lemon or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than lemon - lemon has 138mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.