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Parsley vs. Kielbasa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Parsley and Kielbasa

  • Parsley has more Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber, while Kielbasa has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 131% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Parsley is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Parsley, fresh and Kielbasa, Polish, turkey and beef, smoked.

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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.
Parsley
10
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Contains more Iron +400%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 47% 0% 0% 0% 157% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%

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.
Parsley
12
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +798.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 50% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +798.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +62.3%
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Protein +341.1%
Contains more Fats +2127.8%
Contains more Other +54.5%
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
13% 18% 4% 62% 3%
Protein: 13.1 g
Fats: 17.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 62 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Carbs +62.3%
Contains more Water +41.5%
Contains more Protein +341.1%
Contains more Fats +2127.8%
Contains more Other +54.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2703.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1779%
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
37% 49% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2703.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1779%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Kielbasa Opinion
Net carbs 3.03g 3.9g Kielbasa
Protein 2.97g 13.1g Kielbasa
Fats 0.79g 17.6g Kielbasa
Carbs 6.33g 3.9g Parsley
Calories 36kcal 226kcal Kielbasa
Sugar 0.85g 0g Kielbasa
Fiber 3.3g 0g Parsley
Calcium 138mg Parsley
Iron 6.2mg 1.24mg Parsley
Magnesium 50mg Parsley
Phosphorus 58mg Parsley
Potassium 554mg Parsley
Sodium 56mg 1200mg Parsley
Zinc 1.07mg Parsley
Copper 0.149mg Parsley
Manganese 0.16mg Parsley
Selenium 0.1µg Parsley
Vitamin A 8424IU 0IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 421µg 0µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 133mg 14.8mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.086mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.098mg Parsley
Vitamin B3 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.09mg Parsley
Folate 152µg Parsley
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg Parsley
Threonine 0.122mg Parsley
Isoleucine 0.118mg Parsley
Leucine 0.204mg Parsley
Lysine 0.181mg Parsley
Methionine 0.042mg Parsley
Phenylalanine 0.145mg Parsley
Valine 0.172mg Parsley
Histidine 0.061mg Parsley
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.132g 6.23g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 8.27g Kielbasa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 2.33g Kielbasa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Parsley Kielbasa
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
441%
Parsley
4%
Kielbasa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
20%
Kielbasa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 1144mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.098g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kielbasa
Kielbasa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)

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. Kielbasa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174607/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.