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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, 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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +294.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +711.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.1%
Contains more IronIron +316.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.07mg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 443% 505% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +36.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +168380%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
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 ProteinProtein +48.1%
Contains more FatsFats +143%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +236.5%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%
Contains more OtherOther +185.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +769.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Parsley Opinion
Calories 120kcal 36kcal Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 2.97g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 0.79g Quinoa
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg Parsley
Net carbs 18.5g 3.03g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 6.33g Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 50mg Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 138mg Parsley
Potassium 172mg 554mg Parsley
Iron 1.49mg 6.2mg Parsley
Sugar 0.87g 0.85g Parsley
Fiber 2.8g 3.3g Parsley
Copper 0.192mg 0.149mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 1.07mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 58mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 56mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 8424IU Parsley
Vitamin A 0µg 421µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.75mg Parsley
Manganese 0.631mg 0.16mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 0.1µg Quinoa
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
Vitamin K 0µg 1640µg Parsley
Folate 42µg 152µg Parsley
Choline 23mg 12.8mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.132g Parsley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.295g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.124g Quinoa
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
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Parsley
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
408%
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 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.
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.

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.