Whole Wheat Bread vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat bread
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and parsley:
- Both whole wheat bread and parsley are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Parsley has 6.5 times less sugar than whole wheat bread.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat bread is high in calories and parsley has 86% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and parsley has 36 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to parsley for fat. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:66:14 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 66% | 57% |
| Fat | 14% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 85% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both whole wheat bread and parsley are high in dietary fiber. Whole wheat bread has 124% more dietary fiber than parsley - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley has 6.5 times less sugar than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and parsley has 0.85g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of protein and it has 350% more protein than parsley - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and parsley has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat bread and parsley are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 1329 times more Vitamin C than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than whole wheat bread - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 1170 times more Vitamin K than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both whole wheat bread and parsley contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 75 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whole wheat bread and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 34% more calcium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
iron
Both whole wheat bread and parsley are high in iron. Parsley has 148% more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat bread and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 141% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsley has 554mg 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,
| Whole Wheat Bread | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 94 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.205 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.205 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.667 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 1.669 G | 0.115 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 Whole Wheat Bread or Parsley .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or parsley contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat bread is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and parsley has 36 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or parsley have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 90% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and parsley has 6.3g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or parsley contain more calcium?
Both whole wheat bread and parsley are high in calcium. Parsley has 30% more calcium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsley has 138mg of calcium.
Does whole wheat bread or parsley contain more iron?
Both whole wheat bread and parsley are high in iron. Parsley has 150% more iron than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and parsley has 6.2mg of iron.
Does whole wheat bread or parsley contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat bread and parsley are high in potassium. Parsley has 140% more potassium than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsley has 554mg of potassium.