Tempeh vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Tempeh and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tempeh
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tempeh and parsley:
- Both parsley and tempeh are high in calcium, iron and potassium.
- Parsley has 18.2 times less saturated fat than tempeh.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Tempeh has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more folate.
- Tempeh is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tempeh (Tempeh) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tempeh is high in calories and parsley has 81% less calories than tempeh - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and tempeh has 192 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tempeh is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Tempeh has a macronutrient ratio of 39:15:47 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tempeh | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 39% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 15% | 57% |
| Fat | 47% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and tempeh contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than tempeh - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and tempeh contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tempeh is an excellent source of protein and it has 583% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 18.2 times less saturated fat than tempeh - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than tempeh - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than tempeh - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than tempeh - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than tempeh - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tempeh does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tempeh has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, parsley contains more folate. Both tempeh and parsley contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Tempeh | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.358 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 2.64 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.278 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and tempeh are high in calcium. Parsley has 24% more calcium than tempeh - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
iron
Both parsley and tempeh are high in iron. Parsley has 130% more iron than tempeh - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and tempeh are high in potassium. Parsley has 34% more potassium than tempeh - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tempeh has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Tempeh | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.248 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.248 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tempeh has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Tempeh | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 4.052 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 4.052 G | 0.115 G |
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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 tempeh contain more calories in 100 grams?Tempeh is high in calories and parsley has 80% less calories than tempeh - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and tempeh has 192 calories.
Is parsley or tempeh better for protein?
Tempeh is a fantastic source of protein and it has 580% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and tempeh has 20.3g of protein.
Does parsley or tempeh have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and tempeh contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and tempeh has 7.6g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or tempeh contain more calcium?
Both parsley and tempeh are high in calcium. Parsley has 20% more calcium than tempeh - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and tempeh has 111mg of calcium.
Does parsley or tempeh contain more iron?
Both parsley and tempeh are high in iron. Parsley has 130% more iron than tempeh - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and tempeh has 2.7mg of iron.
Does parsley or tempeh contain more potassium?
Both parsley and tempeh are high in potassium. Parsley has 30% more potassium than tempeh - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and tempeh has 412mg of potassium.