Parsley vs. Olive oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between parsley and olive oil
- Parsley has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, folate, copper, potassium, and calcium; however, olive oil is richer in vitamin E.
- Parsley covers your daily vitamin K needs 1317% more than olive oil.
- Parsley contains less saturated fat.
- Parsley has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsley is 32, while the glycemic index of olive oil is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Parsley, fresh and Oil, olive, salad or cooking.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1007.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2624.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1813.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12558.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24632.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8386.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 60.2µg | 1317% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 72.961g | 182% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 100g | 153% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 0mg | 148% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 14.35mg | 91% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 0.56mg | 71% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 10.523g | 69% |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 13.808g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 0µg | 47% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 884kcal | 42% |
| Folate | 152µg | 0µg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 1mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 1mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 0g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 0g | 6% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 0g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | 0g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.676g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)