Strawberries vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and parsley:
- Both strawberries and parsley are high in Vitamin C.
- Parsley has 4.7 times less sugar than strawberry.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 57% |
| Fat | 8% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g 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 65% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 4.7 times less sugar than strawberry - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 343% more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and parsley are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 126% more Vitamin C than strawberry - strawberry has 58.8mg 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 420 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg 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 744 times more Vitamin K than strawberry - strawberry has 2.2ug 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 strawberries and parsley contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Strawberries | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 763% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 262% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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, apigenin and luteolin than strawberry per 100 grams, however, strawberry contains more quercetin than parsley per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | 1.49 mg |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | 14.84 mg |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 215.46 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 1.09 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,
| Strawberries | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does strawberries or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 760% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does strawberries or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does strawberries or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 260% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.