Parsley vs. Collard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Parsley and Collard Greens different?
- Parsley is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Folate, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Collard Greens are richer in Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Parsley is 1028% higher.
- Parsley contains 10 times more Folate than Collard Greens. While Parsley contains 152µg of Folate, Collard Greens contain only 16µg.
Parsley, fresh and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +373.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +448.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +365.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +218.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 CVitamin C | +630.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +303.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +200% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.97 g
Fats:
0.79 g
Carbs:
6.33 g
Water:
87.71 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
2.71 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
5.65 g
Water:
90.18 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +12% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +197.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~2.71g
~equal in
Fats
~0.72g
~equal in
Water
~90.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.124 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.173 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1034.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -64.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 33kcal |
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| Protein | 2.97g | 2.71g |
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| Fats | 0.79g | 0.72g |
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| Vitamin C | 133mg | 18.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.03g | 1.65g |
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| Carbs | 6.33g | 5.65g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 138mg | 141mg |
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| Potassium | 554mg | 117mg |
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| Iron | 6.2mg | 1.13mg |
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| Sugar | 0.85g | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 4g |
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| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.051mg |
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| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 32mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 15mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8424IU | 7600IU |
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| Vitamin A | 421µg | 380µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 0.88mg |
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| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.51mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 0.575mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.218mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 406.6µg |
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| Folate | 152µg | 16µg |
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| Choline | 12.8mg | 38.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.132g | 0.047g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 0.026g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.173g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.074mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.086mg |
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| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.101mg |
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| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.028mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.104mg |
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| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.04mg |
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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
408%
129%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Collard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Collard Greens contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Collard Greens is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Collard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Collard Greens is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.