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Parsley vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Parsley and Rosemary

  • Parsley has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, however, Rosemary is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Parsley covers your daily Vitamin C needs 124% more than Rosemary.
  • Rosemary has 3 times less Vitamin A RAE than Parsley. Parsley has 421µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Rosemary has 146µg.
  • Parsley contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Parsley, fresh and Rosemary, fresh.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Zinc +15.1%
Contains more Calcium +129.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.6%
Contains more Copper +102%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Equal in Iron - 6.65
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 96% 250% 65% 29% 59% 4% 26% 101% 126% 0%
Contains more Zinc +15.1%
Contains more Calcium +129.7%
Contains more Magnesium +82%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -53.6%
Contains more Copper +102%
Contains more Manganese +500%
Equal in Iron - 6.65

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +510.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44%
Contains more Folate +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 73% 9% 36% 18% 49% 78% 82% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +510.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44%
Contains more Folate +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +641.8%
Contains more Carbs +227%
Equal in Other - 2.36
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +641.8%
Contains more Carbs +227%
Equal in Other - 2.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.6%
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.901 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parsley Rosemary
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Rosemary Opinion
Net carbs 3.03g 6.6g Rosemary
Protein 2.97g 3.31g Rosemary
Fats 0.79g 5.86g Rosemary
Carbs 6.33g 20.7g Rosemary
Calories 36kcal 131kcal Rosemary
Sugar 0.85g Rosemary
Fiber 3.3g 14.1g Rosemary
Calcium 138mg 317mg Rosemary
Iron 6.2mg 6.65mg Rosemary
Magnesium 50mg 91mg Rosemary
Phosphorus 58mg 66mg Rosemary
Potassium 554mg 668mg Rosemary
Sodium 56mg 26mg Rosemary
Zinc 1.07mg 0.93mg Parsley
Copper 0.149mg 0.301mg Rosemary
Manganese 0.16mg 0.96mg Rosemary
Selenium 0.1µg Parsley
Vitamin A 8424IU 2924IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 421µg 146µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 133mg 21.8mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.036mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.152mg Rosemary
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 0.912mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.804mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.336mg Rosemary
Folate 152µg 109µg Parsley
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.051mg Rosemary
Threonine 0.122mg 0.136mg Rosemary
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0.136mg Rosemary
Leucine 0.204mg 0.249mg Rosemary
Lysine 0.181mg 0.143mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg 0.047mg Rosemary
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.169mg Rosemary
Valine 0.172mg 0.165mg Parsley
Histidine 0.061mg 0.066mg Rosemary
Saturated Fat 0.132g 2.838g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 1.16g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.901g Rosemary

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsley Rosemary
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
441%
Parsley
43%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.706g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/nutrients
  2. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.