Tangerine vs. Parsley

Nutrition comparison of Tangerine and Parsley


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

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

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

  • Both tangerine and parsley are high in Vitamin C.
  • Parsley has 11.4 times less sugar than tangerine.
  • Parsley has 53% less carbohydrates than tangerine.
  • Parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tangerine, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than parsley.
  • Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate.
  • Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of tangerine and parsley 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: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Tangerine and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, tangerine is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Tangerine has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Tangerine Parsley
Protein 5% 27%
Carbohydrates 90% 57%
Fat 5% 16%
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carbohydrates

Parsley has 53% less carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g 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 83% more dietary fiber than tangerine - tangerine has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Parsley has 11.4 times less sugar than tangerine - tangerine has 10.6g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.

Protein

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Parsley has 267% more protein than tangerine - tangerine has 0.81g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.

Fat

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Both tangerine and parsley are low in saturated fat - tangerine has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both tangerine and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 398% more Vitamin C than tangerine - tangerine has 26.7mg 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 11 times more Vitamin A than tangerine - tangerine has 34ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Tangerine and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tangerine has 0.2mg 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 more Vitamin K than tangerine - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tangerine does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Tangerine Parsley
Thiamin 0.058 MG 0.086 MG
Riboflavin 0.036 MG 0.098 MG
Niacin 0.376 MG 1.313 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.216 MG 0.4 MG
Vitamin B6 0.078 MG 0.09 MG
Folate 16 UG 152 UG

Minerals

calcium

Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 273% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

iron

Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 40 times more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

potassium

Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 234% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg 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, parsley has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than tangerine per 100 grams, however, tangerine contains more alpha-carotene than parsley per 100 grams.

Tangerine Parsley
beta-carotene 155 UG 5054 UG
alpha-carotene 101 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 138 UG 5561 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Tangerine Parsley
alpha linoleic acid 0.018 G 0.008 G
Total 0.018 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

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

Tangerine Parsley
linoleic acid 0.048 G 0.115 G
Total 0.048 G 0.115 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: Tangerine (Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does tangerine or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?
Tangerine and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - tangerine has 53 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.

Does tangerine or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 50% fewer carbohydrates than tangerine - tangerine has 13.3g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.

Does tangerine or parsley contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than tangerine - tangerine has 37mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.

Does tangerine or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 40 times more iron than tangerine - tangerine has 0.15mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.

Does tangerine or parsley contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than tangerine - tangerine has 166mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.