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Parsley vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between parsley and broth?

  • Parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, and copper, yet broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, and choline.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 1367% more.
  • The amount of sodium in parsley is lower.
  • The glycemic index of parsley is lower.

We used Parsley, fresh and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry types in this article.

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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.
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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.3%
Contains more IronIron +501.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1088.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27900%
~equal in Manganese ~0.15mg

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.
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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11990.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +338.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +795.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +3763.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +460.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1657%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.5%
Contains more OtherOther +2135.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1716.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3512.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Broth DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 0µg 1367%
Sodium 56mg 23875mg 1036%
Vitamin C 133mg 1.1mg 147%
Iron 6.2mg 1.03mg 65%
Selenium 0.1µg 28µg 51%
Vitamin A 421µg 0µg 47%
Folate 152µg 32µg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 4.48g 29%
Protein 2.97g 16.66g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 0.43mg 26%
Fats 0.79g 13.88g 20%
Choline 12.8mg 114.6mg 19%
Copper 0.149mg 0mg 17%
Phosphorus 58mg 166mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.132g 3.43g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Fiber 3.3g 0g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.295g 5.36g 13%
Calories 36kcal 267kcal 12%
Zinc 1.07mg 0.09mg 9%
Potassium 554mg 309mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 2.46mg 7%
Calcium 138mg 187mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.6mg 4%
Carbs 6.33g 18.01g 4%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.1mg 1%
Magnesium 50mg 56mg 1%
Net carbs 3.03g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0.85g 17.36g N/A
Manganese 0.16mg 0.15mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.061mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsley Broth
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
379%
Parsley
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 23819mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/nutrients
  2. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.