USDA-derived comparison

Parsley vs Peas

Parsley leads for Vitamin K, Folate and Iron; Peas answers with Vitamin B1.

Who each is for: Choose parsley for vitamin K and folate. Choose peas for vitamin B1.

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

Parsley

Typical serving: a small handful (10g)

27/100

More vitamin KMore folateMore ironMore vitamin A
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Peas

Typical serving: 1 cup (145g)

17/100

More vitamin B1
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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.

NutrientParsleyPeas
Calories36 kcal81 kcal
Protein3 g5 g
Carbs6 g14 g
Fat1 g0 g
Fiber3 g6 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium56 mg5 mg
Potassium554 mg244 mg
Calcium138 mg25 mg
Iron6.2 mg1.5 mg
Magnesium50 mg33 mg
Zinc1.1 mg1.2 mg
Vitamin C133 mg40 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate152 µg65 µg

Servings differ: a small handful of parsley is about 10g, 1 cup of peas about 145g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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