Ginger vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ginger and parsley
- Ginger has more copper and vitamin B6; however, parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, calcium, zinc, and fiber.
- Parsley covers your daily need for vitamin K, 1367% more than ginger.
- Ginger has 2 times more vitamin B6 than parsley. While ginger has 0.16mg of vitamin B6, parsley has only 0.09mg.
- The glycemic index of parsley is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ginger root, raw and Parsley, 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 CopperCopper | +51.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +762.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +933.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2560% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +188.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +244% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +188.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1639900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1281.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +180.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185.7% |
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Fats
~0.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +91.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1640µg | 1367% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 133mg | 142% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 6.2mg | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 421µg | 47% |
| Folate | 11µg | 152µg | 35% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.149mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 1.07mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.086mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.098mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 554mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 6.33g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 1.313mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 12.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 36kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 2.97g | 2% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 0.79g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 0.132g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.295g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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379%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)