Parsley vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Parsley and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsley
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsley and scallion:
- Both scallion and parsley are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsley has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Scallion and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parsley is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to scallion for fat. Parsley has a macronutrient ratio of 33:67:0 and for scallion, 20:80:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsley | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Scallion and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both scallion and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Parsley has 27% more dietary fiber than scallion - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Scallion and parsley contain similar amounts of sugar - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Scallion and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and parsley are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both scallion and parsley are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 607% more Vitamin C than scallion - scallion has 18.8mg 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 742% more Vitamin A than scallion - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Scallion and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both scallion and parsley are high in Vitamin K. Parsley has 692% more Vitamin K than scallion - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both parsley and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Parsley | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.086 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.098 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 1.313 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 152 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 92% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 319% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both scallion and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 101% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg 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 apigenin, luteolin and myricetin than scallion per 100 grams, however, scallion contains more quercetin than parsley per 100 grams. Both parsley and scallion contain significant amounts of kaempferol.
| Parsley | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 215.46 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 1.09 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 1.49 mg | 1.36 mg |
| myricetin | 14.84 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 10.68 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,
| Parsley | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5054 UG | 598 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5561 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both parsley and scallion contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Parsley | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both parsley and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Parsley | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 0.07 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.
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FAQ
Does scallion or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion and parsley contain similar amounts of calories - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Is scallion or parsley better for protein?
Scallion and parsley contain similar amounts of protein - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Does scallion or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, scallion and parsley contain similar amounts of carbs - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or parsley contain more calcium?
Both scallion and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 90% more calcium than scallion - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does scallion or parsley contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 320% more iron than scallion - scallion has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does scallion or parsley contain more potassium?
Both scallion and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 100% more potassium than scallion - scallion has 276mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.