Parsley vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Parsley and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsley
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsley and sprouted peas:
- Both parsley and sprouted peas are high in iron and potassium.
- Parsley has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sprouted pea is high in calories and parsley has 71% less calories than sprouted pea - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parsley is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to sprouted peas for protein. Parsley has a macronutrient ratio of 27:57:17 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsley | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 72% |
| Fat | 17% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 3.2 times less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than sprouted pea - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Sprouted pea is a great source of protein and it has 196% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and sprouted peas are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 11 times more Vitamin C than sprouted pea - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than sprouted pea - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than sprouted pea - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than sprouted pea - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both parsley and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin and folate.
| Parsley | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.086 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.098 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 1.313 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 152 UG | 144 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 283% more calcium than sprouted pea - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Both parsley and sprouted peas are high in iron. Parsley has 174% more iron than sprouted pea - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Parsley has 45% more potassium than sprouted pea - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Parsley | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sprouted pea has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Parsley | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.265 G |
| Total | 0.115 G | 0.265 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or sprouted peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Sprouted pea is high in calories and parsley has 70% less calories than sprouted pea - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and sprouted pea has 124 calories.
Does parsley or sprouted peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 3.2 times fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or sprouted peas contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 280% more calcium than sprouted pea - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium.
Does parsley or sprouted peas contain more iron?
Both parsley and sprouted peas are high in iron. Parsley has 170% more iron than sprouted pea - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron.
Does parsley or sprouted peas contain more potassium?
Both parsley and sprouted peas are high in potassium. Parsley has 50% more potassium than sprouted pea - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium.