Cumin vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Cumin and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cumin
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cumin and parsley:
- Both parsley and cumin are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Cumin is an excellent source of protein.
- Parsley has 10.6 times less saturated fat than cumin.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cumin is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than cumin - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cumin is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Cumin has a macronutrient ratio of 17:37:46 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cumin | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 57% |
| Fat | 46% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 86% less carbohydrates than cumin - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and cumin are high in dietary fiber. Cumin has 218% more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 500% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 10.6 times less saturated fat than cumin - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 16 times more Vitamin C than cumin - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 558% more Vitamin A than cumin - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cumin has 344% more Vitamin E than parsley - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 302 times more Vitamin K than cumin - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsley contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cumin | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.628 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.327 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 4.579 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 575% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Both parsley and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 970% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 223% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Cumin | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 762 UG | 5054 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 448 UG | 5561 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cumin has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.176 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.176 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than parsley per 100 grams.
| Cumin | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 3.103 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 3.103 G | 0.115 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does parsley or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Cumin is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than cumin - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does parsley or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or cumin contain more calcium?
Both parsley and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 580% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does parsley or cumin contain more iron?
Both parsley and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 970% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does parsley or cumin contain more potassium?
Both parsley and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 220% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.