Sesame Seeds vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Sesame Seeds and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
sesame seeds
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in sesame seeds and parsley:
- Both sesame seeds and parsley are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Parsley has 75% less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sesame seed is high in calories and parsley has 94% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, sesame seeds is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Sesame seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:17:72 and for parsley, 33:67:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Sesame Seeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 17% | 67% |
| Fat | 72% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 75% less carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sesame seeds and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Sesame seed has 324% more dietary fiber than parsley - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sesame seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 471% more protein than parsley - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sesame seed is high in saturated fat and parsley has 98% less saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than sesame seed - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sesame seed - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than sesame seed - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more pantothenic acid. Both sesame seeds and parsley contain significant amounts of folate.
| Sesame Seeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.803 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.251 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 4.581 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.051 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.802 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 98 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sesame seeds and parsley are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 617% more calcium than parsley - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Both sesame seeds and parsley are high in iron. Sesame seed has 138% more iron than parsley - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 17% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sesame seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.363 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.363 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Sesame Seeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 20.654 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 20.654 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: Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Sesame seed is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than sesame seed - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Is sesame seeds or parsley better for protein?
Sesame seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 470% more protein than parsley - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Does sesame seeds or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 80% fewer carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does sesame seeds or parsley contain more calcium?
Both sesame seeds and parsley are high in calcium. Sesame seed has 620% more calcium than parsley - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or parsley contain more iron?
Both sesame seeds and parsley are high in iron. Sesame seed has 140% more iron than parsley - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or parsley contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 20% more potassium than sesame seed - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.