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Quinoa vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Quinoa and Parsley

  • Quinoa is richer in Manganese, and Phosphorus, yet Parsley is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Calcium, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Parsley is 1367% higher.
  • Quinoa contains 4 times more Manganese than Parsley. Quinoa contains 0.631mg of Manganese, while Parsley contains 0.16mg.

Food types used in this article are Quinoa, cooked and Parsley, fresh.

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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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
7
:
3
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +294.4%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains more Calcium +711.8%
Contains more Iron +316.1%
Contains more Potassium +222.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.07
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Parsley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Contains more Magnesium +28%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains more Manganese +294.4%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains more Calcium +711.8%
Contains more Iron +316.1%
Contains more Potassium +222.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.07

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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
3
:
7
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +168380%
Contains more Vitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.7%
Contains more Folate +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Parsley
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +168380%
Contains more Vitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +218.7%
Contains more Folate +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
3
:
2
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Fats +143%
Contains more Carbs +236.5%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Contains more Other +185.7%
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Parsley
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +48.1%
Contains more Fats +143%
Contains more Carbs +236.5%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Contains more Other +185.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
2
:
1
Parsley
Parsley
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +769.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Parsley
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +769.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Parsley Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 3.03g Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 2.97g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 0.79g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 6.33g Quinoa
Calories 120kcal 36kcal Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 0.85g Parsley
Fiber 2.8g 3.3g Parsley
Calcium 17mg 138mg Parsley
Iron 1.49mg 6.2mg Parsley
Magnesium 64mg 50mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 58mg Quinoa
Potassium 172mg 554mg Parsley
Sodium 7mg 56mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 1.07mg Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.149mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.16mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 0.1µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.086mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.098mg Quinoa
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 1.313mg Parsley
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Parsley
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.09mg Quinoa
Folate 42µg 152µg Parsley
Vitamin K 0µg 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.045mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg 0.122mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.118mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg 0.204mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg 0.181mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg 0.042mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.145mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg 0.172mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg 0.061mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.132g Parsley
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.295g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.124g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Parsley
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
11%
Quinoa
441%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
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.

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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/nutrients
  2. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.