USDA-derived comparison

Edamame vs Parsley

Edamame leads for Folate, Phosphorus and Protein; Parsley answers with Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Iron.

Who each is for: Choose edamame for folate and phosphorus. Choose parsley for vitamin C and vitamin K.

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

Edamame

Typical serving: half a cup (80g)

18/100

More folateMore phosphorusMore proteinMore vitamin B1
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Parsley

Typical serving: a small handful (10g)

27/100

More vitamin CMore vitamin KMore ironMore vitamin A
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.

NutrientEdamameParsley
Calories121 kcal36 kcal
Protein12 g3 g
Carbs9 g6 g
Fat5 g1 g
Fiber5 g3 g
Sat fat1 g0 g
Sodium6 mg56 mg
Potassium436 mg554 mg
Calcium63 mg138 mg
Iron2.3 mg6.2 mg
Magnesium64 mg50 mg
Zinc1.4 mg1.1 mg
Vitamin C6 mg133 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate311 µg152 µg

Servings differ: half a cup of edamame is about 80g, a small handful of parsley about 10g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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