USDA-derived comparison

Parsley vs Turnip

Parsley leads for Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Folate per 100g, while Turnip holds its own elsewhere.

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

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

Parsley

Typical serving: a small handful (10g)

27/100

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Turnip

Typical serving: 1 medium (122g)

5/100

No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.

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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.

NutrientParsleyTurnip
Calories36 kcal28 kcal
Protein3 g1 g
Carbs6 g6 g
Fat1 g0 g
Fiber3 g2 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium56 mg67 mg
Potassium554 mg191 mg
Calcium138 mg30 mg
Iron6.2 mg0.3 mg
Magnesium50 mg11 mg
Zinc1.1 mg0.3 mg
Vitamin C133 mg21 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate152 µg15 µg

Servings differ: a small handful of parsley is about 10g, 1 medium of turnip about 122g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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