Shrimp vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and parsley:
- Both parsley and shrimp are high in calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than parsley.
- Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Parsley has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley has 49% less calories than shrimp - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to parsley for fat. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 57% |
| Fat | 20% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 358% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and shrimp are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and parsley are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Parsley has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shrimp - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 680% more Vitamin A than shrimp - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 5465 times more Vitamin K than shrimp - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and parsley contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and shrimp are high in calcium. Parsley has 156% more calcium than shrimp - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than shrimp - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 390% more potassium than shrimp - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more DHA and EPA than parsley per 100 grams. Both shrimp and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Shrimp | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.008 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.101 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.
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FAQ
Does parsley or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley has 50% less calories than shrimp - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is parsley or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 360% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does parsley or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both parsley and shrimp are high in calcium. Parsley has 160% more calcium than shrimp - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does parsley or shrimp contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than shrimp - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
Does parsley or shrimp contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 390% more potassium than shrimp - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.