Turmeric vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turmeric and parsley
- Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus; however, parsley is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Parsley covers your daily vitamin K needs 1356% more than turmeric.
- Parsley has 124 times less manganese than turmeric. Turmeric has 19.8mg of manganese, while parsley has 0.16mg.
- Parsley has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsley is 32, while the glycemic index of turmeric is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +316% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +275.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +787.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +772.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +320.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +415.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12275% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6100% |
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 EVitamin E | +490.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +284.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +18900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +12138.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +660% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +225.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +311.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +960.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +221.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +582.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +509.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 13.4µg | 1640µg | 1356% |
| Manganese | 19.8mg | 0.16mg | 854% |
| Iron | 55mg | 6.2mg | 610% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 133mg | 147% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.149mg | 128% |
| Fiber | 22.7g | 3.3g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 421µg | 47% |
| Potassium | 2080mg | 554mg | 45% |
| Magnesium | 208mg | 50mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 299mg | 58mg | 34% |
| Folate | 20µg | 152µg | 33% |
| Zinc | 4.5mg | 1.07mg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 4.43mg | 0.75mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 67.14g | 6.33g | 20% |
| Calories | 312kcal | 36kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 9.68g | 2.97g | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.2µg | 0.1µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.838g | 0.132g | 8% |
| Choline | 49.2mg | 12.8mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.756g | 0.124g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Fats | 3.25g | 0.79g | 4% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 138mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.542mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.058mg | 0.086mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.44g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.21g | 0.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.35mg | 1.313mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.056g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.449g | 0.295g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.47mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.81mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.38mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.14mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.53mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.66mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.081g | N/A |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.706g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.