Parsley vs. Spirulina

Nutrition comparison of Parsley and Spirulina


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of parsley versus spirulina (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsley and spirulina:

  • Both parsley and spirulina are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Parsley has 19 times less saturated fat than spirulina.
  • Parsley has 74% less carbohydrates than spirulina.
  • Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
  • Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Spirulina is an excellent source of protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of parsley and spirulina is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Spirulina is high in calories and parsley has 88% less calories than spirulina - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and spirulina has 290 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, parsley is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to spirulina for fat. Parsley has a macronutrient ratio of 27:57:16 and for spirulina, 58:24:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Parsley Spirulina
Protein 27% 58%
Carbohydrates 57% 24%
Fat 16% 18%
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carbohydrates

Parsley has 74% less carbohydrates than spirulina - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both parsley and spirulina are high in dietary fiber. Parsley is very similar to parsley for dietary fiber - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Parsley and spirulina contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and spirulina has 3.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Spirulina is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.

Fat

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Parsley has 19 times less saturated fat than spirulina - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and spirulina has 2.7g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than spirulina - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and spirulina has 10.1mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 13 times more Vitamin A than spirulina - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spirulina has 29ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Spirulina has 567% more Vitamin E than parsley - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and spirulina has 5mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 63 times more Vitamin K than spirulina - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spirulina has 25.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Spirulina has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both parsley and spirulina contain significant amounts of folate.

Parsley Spirulina
Thiamin 0.086 MG 2.38 MG
Riboflavin 0.098 MG 3.67 MG
Niacin 1.313 MG 12.82 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.4 MG 3.48 MG
Vitamin B6 0.09 MG 0.364 MG
Folate 152 UG 94 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both parsley and spirulina are high in calcium. Parsley has 15% more calcium than spirulina - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.

iron

Both parsley and spirulina are high in iron. Spirulina has 360% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both parsley and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 146% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg 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 Spirulina
beta-carotene 5054 UG 342 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 5561 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, spirulina has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.

Parsley Spirulina
alpha linoleic acid 0.008 G 0.823 G
Total 0.008 G 0.823 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spirulina has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.

Parsley Spirulina
linoleic acid 0.115 G 1.254 G
Total 0.115 G 1.254 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Parsley or Spirulina .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Spirulina (Seaweed, spirulina, dried) .

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FAQ

Does parsley or spirulina contain more calories in 100 grams?
Spirulina is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than spirulina - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and spirulina has 290 calories.

Is parsley or spirulina better for protein?
Spirulina is a fantastic source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and spirulina has 57.5g of protein.

Does parsley or spirulina have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 70% fewer carbohydrates than spirulina - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and spirulina has 23.9g of carbohydrates.

Does parsley or spirulina contain more calcium?
Both parsley and spirulina are high in calcium. Parsley has 20% more calcium than spirulina - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and spirulina has 120mg of calcium.

Does parsley or spirulina contain more iron?
Both parsley and spirulina are high in iron. Spirulina has 360% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and spirulina has 28.5mg of iron.

Does parsley or spirulina contain more potassium?
Both parsley and spirulina are high in potassium. Spirulina has 150% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and spirulina has 1363mg of potassium.