Parsley vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Parsley and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsley
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsley and shallot:
- Both parsley and shallot are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsley has 62% less carbohydrates than shallot.
- Parsley has 8.2 times less sugar than shallot.
- Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley has 50% less calories than shallot - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and shallot has 72 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parsley is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to shallot per calorie. Parsley has a macronutrient ratio of 27:57:17 and for shallot, 15:85:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsley | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 85% |
| Fat | 17% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 62% less carbohydrates than shallot - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and shallot are high in dietary fiber. Parsley is very similar to shallot for dietary fiber - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 8.2 times less sugar than shallot - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and shallot has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley and shallot contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and shallot has 2.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and shallot are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 15 times more Vitamin C than shallot - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than shallot - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shallot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and shallot contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 2049 times more Vitamin K than shallot - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6. Both parsley and shallot contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Parsley | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.086 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.098 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 1.313 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 152 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 273% more calcium than shallot - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and shallot has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 417% more iron than shallot - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and shallot has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and shallot are high in potassium. Parsley has 66% more potassium than shallot - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and shallot has 334mg 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 | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5054 UG | 3 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5561 UG | 8 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both parsley and shallot contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Parsley | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than shallot per 100 grams.
| Parsley | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 0.037 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 parsley or shallot contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley has 50% less calories than shallot - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and shallot has 72 calories.
Does parsley or shallot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 60% fewer carbohydrates than shallot - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or shallot contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than shallot - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and shallot has 37mg of calcium.
Does parsley or shallot contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 420% more iron than shallot - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and shallot has 1.2mg of iron.
Does parsley or shallot contain more potassium?
Both parsley and shallot are high in potassium. Parsley has 70% more potassium than shallot - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and shallot has 334mg of potassium.