Skim Milk vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and parsley:
- Both parsley and skim milk are high in calcium.
- Parsley has 4.9 times less sugar than skim milk.
- Parsley has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, skim milk contains more Vitamin B12.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to parsley for carbs. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 57% |
| Fat | 2% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than skim milk - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley has 4.9 times less sugar than skim milk - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and skim milk are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and parsley are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg 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 skim milk - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 590% more Vitamin A than skim milk - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than parsley - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than skim milk - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, skim milk contains more Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Skim Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and skim milk are high in calcium. Parsley has 13% more calcium than skim milk - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 205 times more iron than skim milk - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 255% more potassium than skim milk - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both skim milk and parsley contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Skim Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.002 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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FAQ
Does parsley or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is parsley or skim milk better for protein?
Parsley and skim milk contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does parsley or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or skim milk contain more calcium?
Both parsley and skim milk are high in calcium. Parsley has 10% more calcium than skim milk - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
Does parsley or skim milk contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 205 times more iron than skim milk - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
Does parsley or skim milk contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 260% more potassium than skim milk - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.