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Feta vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Feta and Parsley?

  • Feta is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Parsley is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 1365% higher.
  • Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
Feta
4
:
6
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Calcium +257.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +481%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Selenium +14900%
Contains more Iron +853.8%
Contains more Magnesium +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +793.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +365.6%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Parsley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains more Calcium +257.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +481%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
Contains more Selenium +14900%
Contains more Iron +853.8%
Contains more Magnesium +163.2%
Contains more Potassium +793.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Copper +365.6%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%

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.
Feta
Feta
6
:
6
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +761.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1896.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +91011.1%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Parsley
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +761.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1896.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +91011.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
3
:
2
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Protein +378.5%
Contains more Fats +2593.7%
Contains more Other +136.4%
Contains more Carbs +54.8%
Contains more Water +58.8%
Feta
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Parsley
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 Protein +378.5%
Contains more Fats +2593.7%
Contains more Other +136.4%
Contains more Carbs +54.8%
Contains more Water +58.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
2
:
1
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1467.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Parsley
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1467.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +376.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Parsley
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Feta Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 3.03g Feta
Protein 14.21g 2.97g Feta
Fats 21.28g 0.79g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 6.33g Parsley
Calories 264kcal 36kcal Feta
Sugar 4.09g 0.85g Parsley
Fiber 0g 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 493mg 138mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 6.2mg Parsley
Magnesium 19mg 50mg Parsley
Phosphorus 337mg 58mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 554mg Parsley
Sodium 917mg 56mg Parsley
Zinc 2.88mg 1.07mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.149mg Parsley
Manganese 0.028mg 0.16mg Parsley
Selenium 15µg 0.1µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.086mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.098mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.4mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.09mg Feta
Folate 32µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.045mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg 0.122mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.118mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg 0.204mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 0.181mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 0.042mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.145mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg 0.172mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg 0.061mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 14.946g 0.132g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 0.295g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.124g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Parsley
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
57%
Feta
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 861mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.814g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.