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Egg vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between eggs and parsley?

  • Eggs are richer in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, while parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, iron, and vitamin A.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 1366% higher.
  • Parsley has a higher glycemic index (32) than eggs (0).

We used Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Parsley, fresh types in this comparison.

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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.
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more CopperCopper +1242.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +196.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30700%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339.7%
Contains more IronIron +421%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +515.4%
~equal in Zinc ~1.07mg

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.
Egg
Egg
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +249.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +2195.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1951.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +546566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +245.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +323.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1243%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +465.2%
Contains more WaterWater +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +105.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1282%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1040.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1640µg 1366%
Copper 2mg 0.149mg 206%
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg 148%
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg 124%
Iron 1.19mg 6.2mg 63%
Selenium 30.8µg 0.1µg 56%
Choline 293.8mg 12.8mg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.098mg 32%
Vitamin A 149µg 421µg 30%
Folate 44µg 152µg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.4mg 20%
Protein 12.58g 2.97g 19%
Phosphorus 172mg 58mg 16%
Fats 10.61g 0.79g 15%
Saturated fat 3.267g 0.132g 14%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Potassium 126mg 554mg 13%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU 11%
Magnesium 10mg 50mg 10%
Calcium 50mg 138mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 0.295g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.124g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 1.313mg 8%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.16mg 6%
Calories 155kcal 36kcal 6%
Sodium 124mg 56mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.086mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.75mg 2%
Carbs 1.12g 6.33g 2%
Net carbs 1.12g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 0.85g N/A
Zinc 1.05mg 1.07mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.061mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg Parsley
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
53%
Egg
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.135g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/nutrients
  2. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.