Parsley vs. Pea Shoots
Nutrition comparison of Parsley and Pea Shoots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsley
versus
pea shoots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsley and pea shoots:
- Both parsley and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Parsley has more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parsley is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pea shoots per calorie. Parsley has a macronutrient ratio of 27:57:17 and for pea shoots, 23:69:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsley | Pea Shoots | |
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| Protein | 27% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 69% |
| Fat | 17% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and pea shoots are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 38% more dietary fiber than pea shoot - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both parsley and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 438% more Vitamin C than pea shoot - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 34 times more Vitamin A than pea shoot - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than pea shoot - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than pea shoot - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both parsley and pea shoots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Parsley | Pea Shoots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.086 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.098 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 1.313 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 152 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 475% more calcium than pea shoot - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 388% more iron than pea shoot - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 246% more potassium than pea shoot - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.
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: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.
Does parsley or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or pea shoots contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 480% more calcium than pea shoot - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.
Does parsley or pea shoots contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 390% more iron than pea shoot - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.
Does parsley or pea shoots contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than pea shoot - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.