USDA-derived comparison

Butternut Squash vs Parsley

Butternut Squash leads for Vitamin A and Vitamin E; Parsley answers with Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Folate.

Who each is for: Choose butternut Squash for vitamin A and vitamin E. Choose parsley for vitamin C and vitamin K.

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

Butternut Squash

Typical serving: 1 cup (140g)

13/100

More vitamin AMore vitamin E
Full Butternut Squash page

Parsley

Typical serving: a small handful (10g)

27/100

More vitamin CMore vitamin KMore folateMore iron
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.

NutrientButternut SquashParsley
Calories45 kcal36 kcal
Protein1 g3 g
Carbs12 g6 g
Fat0 g1 g
Fiber2 g3 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium4 mg56 mg
Potassium352 mg554 mg
Calcium48 mg138 mg
Iron0.7 mg6.2 mg
Magnesium34 mg50 mg
Zinc0.2 mg1.1 mg
Vitamin C21 mg133 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate27 µg152 µg

Servings differ: 1 cup of butternut squash is about 140g, a small handful of parsley about 10g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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