Ricotta Cheese vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Ricotta Cheese and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ricotta cheese
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ricotta cheese and parsley:
- Both parsley and ricotta cheese are high in Vitamin A, calcium and potassium.
- Parsley has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, ricotta cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ricotta cheese is high in calories and parsley has 76% less calories than ricotta cheese - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 150 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ricotta cheese is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Ricotta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 20:19:61 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ricotta Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 57% |
| Fat | 61% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than ricotta cheese - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ricotta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 0.27g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ricotta cheese has 154% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 7.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ricotta cheese is high in saturated fat and parsley has 98% less saturated fat than ricotta cheese - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 6.4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both ricotta cheese and parsley are low in trans fat - ricotta cheese has 0.33g of trans fat per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Parsley has less cholesterol than ricotta cheese - ricotta cheese has 49mg 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 more Vitamin C than ricotta cheese - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ricotta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both parsley and ricotta cheese are high in Vitamin A. Parsley has 251% more Vitamin A than ricotta cheese - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 120ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Ricotta cheese has more Vitamin D than parsley - ricotta cheese has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 1489 times more Vitamin K than ricotta cheese - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 1.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, ricotta cheese contains more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both ricotta cheese and parsley contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Ricotta Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.013 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.298 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.137 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.461 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.097 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and ricotta cheese are high in calcium. Ricotta cheese has 49% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than ricotta cheese - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and ricotta cheese are high in potassium. Parsley has 153% more potassium than ricotta cheese - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 219mg 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,
| Ricotta Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 33 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ricotta cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Ricotta Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.008 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.004 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.054 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ricotta cheese has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Ricotta Cheese | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.012 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.356 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.368 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: Ricotta Cheese (Cheese, ricotta, whole milk) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or ricotta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Ricotta cheese is high in calories and parsley has 80% less calories than ricotta cheese - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and ricotta cheese has 150 calories.
Does parsley or ricotta cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and ricotta cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and ricotta cheese has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or ricotta cheese contain more calcium?
Both parsley and ricotta cheese are high in calcium. Ricotta cheese has 50% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 206mg of calcium.
Does parsley or ricotta cheese contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 46 times more iron than ricotta cheese - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 0.13mg of iron.
Does parsley or ricotta cheese contain more potassium?
Both parsley and ricotta cheese are high in potassium. Parsley has 150% more potassium than ricotta cheese - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and ricotta cheese has 219mg of potassium.