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 vitamin A, manganese, vitamin B6, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +74% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +484.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
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 | +1257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +168% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +232.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +168.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +203.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.5% |
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Protein
~2.97g
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Water
~91.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4816.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 493.6µg | 955% |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 9.8mg | 137% |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.935mg | 34% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 3.57mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.242mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 524µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.236mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 2.08mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 87mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.145mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 0.49mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.4g | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 1.5µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 0.76mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.174mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 466mg | 3% |
| Folate | 152µg | 146µg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 19.7mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.006g | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.095mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 3.75g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 2.97g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 1.35g | N/A |
| Calcium | 138mg | 136mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.85g | 0.43g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.109g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.066mg | 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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135%
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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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.