Parsley vs. Spinach — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Parsley and Spinach
- Parsley is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, and Vitamin B3, yet Spinach is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Magnesium.
- Parsley covers your daily Vitamin K needs 955% more than Spinach.
- Parsley contains 14 times more Vitamin C than Spinach. While Parsley contains 133mg of Vitamin C, Spinach contains only 9.8mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Parsley, fresh and Spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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.
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Iron
+73.7%
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Potassium
+18.9%
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Sodium
-20%
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Zinc
+40.8%
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Magnesium
+74%
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Copper
+16.8%
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Manganese
+484.4%
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Selenium
+1400%
Equal in Calcium - 136
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
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Iron
+73.7%
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Potassium
+18.9%
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Sodium
-20%
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Zinc
+40.8%
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Magnesium
+74%
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Copper
+16.8%
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Manganese
+484.4%
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Selenium
+1400%
Equal in Calcium - 136
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
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.
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Vitamin C
+1257.1%
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Vitamin B3
+168%
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Vitamin B5
+175.9%
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Vitamin K
+232.3%
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Vitamin A
+24.4%
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Vitamin E
+177.3%
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Vitamin B1
+10.5%
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Vitamin B2
+140.8%
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Vitamin B6
+168.9%
Equal in Folate - 146
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Vitamin C
+1257.1%
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Vitamin B3
+168%
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Vitamin B5
+175.9%
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Vitamin K
+232.3%
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Vitamin A
+24.4%
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Vitamin E
+177.3%
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Vitamin B1
+10.5%
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Vitamin B2
+140.8%
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Vitamin B6
+168.9%
Equal in Folate - 146
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+203.8%
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Carbs
+68.8%
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+21.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.97
Equal in Water - 91.21
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+203.8%
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Carbs
+68.8%
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+21.5%
Equal in Protein - 2.97
Equal in Water - 91.21
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4816.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+13.8%
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Saturated Fat
-67.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4816.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+13.8%
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Saturated Fat
-67.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 3.03g | 1.35g | |
Protein | 2.97g | 2.97g | |
Fats | 0.79g | 0.26g | |
Carbs | 6.33g | 3.75g | |
Calories | 36kcal | 23kcal | |
Sugar | 0.85g | 0.43g | |
Fiber | 3.3g | 2.4g | |
Calcium | 138mg | 136mg | |
Iron | 6.2mg | 3.57mg | |
Magnesium | 50mg | 87mg | |
Phosphorus | 58mg | 56mg | |
Potassium | 554mg | 466mg | |
Sodium | 56mg | 70mg | |
Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.76mg | |
Copper | 0.149mg | 0.174mg | |
Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.935mg | |
Selenium | 0.1µg | 1.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 8424IU | 10481IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 421µg | 524µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 2.08mg | |
Vitamin C | 133mg | 9.8mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.095mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.236mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 0.49mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.145mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.242mg | |
Folate | 152µg | 146µg | |
Vitamin K | 1640µg | 493.6µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.04mg | |
Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.127mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.152mg | |
Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.231mg | |
Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.182mg | |
Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.055mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.134mg | |
Valine | 0.172mg | 0.168mg | |
Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.066mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.132g | 0.043g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 0.006g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.109g |
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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 Sugar?
Spinach is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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