Yogurt vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and parsley:
- Both parsley and yogurt are high in calcium.
- Parsley has 14.8 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
- Parsley has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, yogurt contains more Vitamin B12.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley has 41% less calories than yogurt - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 23:30:47 and for parsley, 27:57:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 57% |
| Fat | 47% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley and yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsley is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than yogurt - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parsley and yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley and yogurt contain similar amounts of protein - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsley has 14.8 times less saturated fat than yogurt - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Parsley has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 265 times more Vitamin C than yogurt - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 14 times more Vitamin A than yogurt - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and parsley contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsley does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 8199 times more Vitamin K than yogurt - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, yogurt contains more Vitamin B12. Both yogurt and parsley contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Yogurt | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 152 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and yogurt are high in calcium. Parsley has 14% more calcium than yogurt - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 123 times more iron than yogurt - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Parsley is an excellent source of potassium and it has 257% more potassium than yogurt - parsley has 554mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yogurt has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsley per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both yogurt and parsley contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Yogurt | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 0.065 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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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does parsley or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley has 40% less calories than yogurt - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.
Does parsley or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley and yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or yogurt contain more calcium?
Both parsley and yogurt are high in calcium. Parsley has 10% more calcium than yogurt - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
Does parsley or yogurt contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 123 times more iron than yogurt - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
Does parsley or yogurt contain more potassium?
Parsley is a rich source of potassium and it has 260% more potassium than yogurt - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg of potassium.