Lentils vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lentils and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lentils
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lentils and parsley:
- Both parsley and lentils are high in dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Parsley has 69% less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and parsley has 69% less calories than lentil - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lentils is similar to parsley for protein, carbs and fat. Lentils has a macronutrient ratio of 31:69:0 and for parsley, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lentils | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 67% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 69% less carbohydrates than lentil - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 139% more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 204% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and lentils are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 87 times more Vitamin C than lentil - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lentil - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 963 times more Vitamin K than lentil - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both lentils and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lentils | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.169 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 1.06 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.638 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 181 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 626% more calcium than lentil - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Both parsley and lentils are high in iron. Parsley has 86% more iron than lentil - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and lentils are high in potassium. Parsley has 50% more potassium than lentil - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lentil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Lentils | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lentils and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lentils | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.137 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.
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FAQ
Does parsley or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and parsley has 70% less calories than lentil - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Is parsley or lentils better for protein?
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 200% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Does parsley or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 70% fewer carbohydrates than lentil - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or lentils contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 630% more calcium than lentil - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does parsley or lentils contain more iron?
Both parsley and lentils are high in iron. Parsley has 90% more iron than lentil - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does parsley or lentils contain more potassium?
Both parsley and lentils are high in potassium. Parsley has 50% more potassium than lentil - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.