USDA-derived comparison

Okra vs Parsley

Okra leads for Vitamin B1; Parsley answers with Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Folate.

Who each is for: Choose okra for vitamin B1. Choose parsley for vitamin C and vitamin K.

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

Okra

Typical serving: 1 cup (100g)

13/100

More vitamin B1
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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.

NutrientOkraParsley
Calories33 kcal36 kcal
Protein2 g3 g
Carbs7 g6 g
Fat0 g1 g
Fiber3 g3 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium7 mg56 mg
Potassium299 mg554 mg
Calcium82 mg138 mg
Iron0.6 mg6.2 mg
Magnesium57 mg50 mg
Zinc0.6 mg1.1 mg
Vitamin C23 mg133 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate60 µg152 µg

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

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