USDA-derived comparison

Broccoli (cooked) vs Parsley

Broccoli (cooked) leads for Vitamin E; Parsley answers with Folate, Iron and Vitamin A.

Who each is for: Choose broccoli (cooked) for vitamin E. Choose parsley for folate and iron.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Broccoli (cooked)

Typical serving: 1 cup (156g)

20/100

More vitamin E
Full Broccoli (cooked) page

Parsley

Typical serving: a small handful (10g)

27/100

More folateMore ironMore vitamin AMore calcium
Full Parsley page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientBroccoli (cooked)Parsley
Calories35 kcal36 kcal
Protein2 g3 g
Carbs7 g6 g
Fat0 g1 g
Fiber3 g3 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium41 mg56 mg
Potassium293 mg554 mg
Calcium40 mg138 mg
Iron0.7 mg6.2 mg
Magnesium21 mg50 mg
Zinc0.5 mg1.1 mg
Vitamin C65 mg133 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate108 µg152 µg

Servings differ: 1 cup of broccoli (cooked) is about 156g, a small handful of parsley about 10g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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