Parsley vs Watercress – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing parsley to watercress, we picked the parsley.
Why?
It wasn’t close:
In terms of macros, parsley has more than 6x the fiber, more than 4x the carbs, and slightly more protein, winning this round.
In the category of vitamins, parsley has much more of vitamins A, B3, B5, B7, B9, C, K, and choline, while watercress has slightly more of vitamins B2, B6, and E, making a compelling win for parsley.
Looking at minerals, parsley has more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, while watercress has more manganese and selenium, meaning another easy win for parsley.
In other considerations, parsley scores higher on polyphenols, winning this round too.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for parsley, but by all means enjoy either or both; diversity is good!
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