USDA-derived comparison

Brussels Sprouts vs Parsley

Parsley leads for Folate, Iron and Vitamin A per 100g, while Brussels Sprouts holds its own elsewhere.

Who each is for: Choose parsley for folate and iron.

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

Brussels Sprouts

Typical serving: 1 cup (88g)

19/100

No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.

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Parsley

Typical serving: a small handful (10g)

27/100

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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.

NutrientBrussels SproutsParsley
Calories43 kcal36 kcal
Protein3 g3 g
Carbs9 g6 g
Fat0 g1 g
Fiber4 g3 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium25 mg56 mg
Potassium389 mg554 mg
Calcium42 mg138 mg
Iron1.4 mg6.2 mg
Magnesium23 mg50 mg
Zinc0.4 mg1.1 mg
Vitamin C85 mg133 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate61 µg152 µg

Servings differ: 1 cup of brussels sprouts is about 88g, a small handful of parsley about 10g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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