Parsley vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between parsley and wheat?
- Parsley is richer in vitamin A, iron, folate, calcium, and potassium, while wheat is higher in selenium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and copper.
- Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 168% higher.
- Wheat has 15 times less calcium than parsley. Parsley has 138mg of calcium, while wheat has 9mg.
- Wheat has a higher glycemic index (50) than parsley (32).
We used Parsley, fresh and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +237.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +252.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +543.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31800% |
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 EVitamin E | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +226.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1281.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +223.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +336% |
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Fats
~0.83g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +251.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +96% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 1367% | |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 148% | |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 31.9µg | 58% |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 1.76mg | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 47% | |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 1.03mg | 38% |
| Folate | 152µg | 11µg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 147mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 9mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 164mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 27.6g | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 1.84mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 2.305mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.207mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.97g | 5.71g | 5% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 132kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 4.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.084g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.243g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.095mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 0.83g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 23.3g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 48mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.85g | 3.07g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 0.077g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.432mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 0.147mg | 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
379%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.