USDA-derived comparison

Collard Greens vs Parsley

Collard Greens leads for Vitamin E and Calcium; Parsley answers with Vitamin C, Folate and Iron.

Who each is for: Choose collard Greens for vitamin E and calcium. Choose parsley for vitamin C and folate.

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

Collard Greens

Typical serving: 1 cup (36g)

23/100

More vitamin EMore calcium
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Parsley

Typical serving: a small handful (10g)

27/100

More vitamin CMore folateMore ironMore vitamin A
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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.

NutrientCollard GreensParsley
Calories32 kcal36 kcal
Protein3 g3 g
Carbs5 g6 g
Fat1 g1 g
Fiber4 g3 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium17 mg56 mg
Potassium213 mg554 mg
Calcium232 mg138 mg
Iron0.5 mg6.2 mg
Magnesium27 mg50 mg
Zinc0.2 mg1.1 mg
Vitamin C35 mg133 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate129 µg152 µg

Servings differ: 1 cup of collard greens is about 36g, a small handful of parsley about 10g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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