Parsley vs. Radishes

Nutrition comparison of Parsley and Radishes


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

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

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

  • Both radishes and parsley are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of parsley and radishes 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: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Radishes and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, parsley is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to radishes per calorie. Parsley has a macronutrient ratio of 27:57:16 and for radishes, 16:79:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Parsley Radishes
Protein 27% 16%
Carbohydrates 57% 79%
Fat 16% 5%
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carbohydrates

Radishes and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g 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 106% more dietary fiber than radish - radish has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Radishes and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - radish has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.

Protein

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Parsley has 337% more protein than radish - radish has 0.68g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both radishes and parsley are low in saturated fat - radish has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both radishes and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 799% more Vitamin C than radish - radish has 14.8mg 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 more Vitamin A than radish - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Parsley has more Vitamin E than radish - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 1260 times more Vitamin K than radish - radish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Parsley Radishes
Thiamin 0.086 MG 0.012 MG
Riboflavin 0.098 MG 0.039 MG
Niacin 1.313 MG 0.254 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.4 MG 0.165 MG
Vitamin B6 0.09 MG 0.071 MG
Folate 152 UG 25 UG

Minerals

calcium

Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 452% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

iron

Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both radishes and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 138% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg 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, both parsley and radishes contain significant amounts of kaempferol.

Parsley Radishes
apigenin 215.46 mg ~
luteolin 1.09 mg ~
kaempferol 1.49 mg 0.86 mg
myricetin 14.84 mg ~
Quercetin 0.28 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,

Parsley Radishes
beta-carotene 5054 UG 4 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 5561 UG 10 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Parsley Radishes
alpha linoleic acid 0.008 G 0.031 G
Total 0.008 G 0.031 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than radish per 100 grams.

Parsley Radishes
linoleic acid 0.115 G 0.017 G
Total 0.115 G 0.017 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: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Radishes (Radishes, raw) .

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FAQ

Does radishes or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?
Radishes and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - radish has 16 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.

Does radishes or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, radishes and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - radish has 3.4g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

Does radishes or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than radish - radish has 25mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

Does radishes or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than radish - radish has 0.34mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

Does radishes or parsley contain more potassium?
Both radishes and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 140% more potassium than radish - radish has 233mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.