Celery vs Parsley – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing celery to parsley, we picked the parsley.

Why?

Firstly, you may be thinking: “What kind of a comparison is this?! Parsley is a seasoning or a garnish; who uses it as a salad option option?!” and the answer is that nobody can stop you from using herbs as a main greenery option, and in fact, we recommend it (both for adding a lot of flavor to your plate, and getting in a lot of nutrients).

So, with that in mind, let’s get to it:

In terms of macros, parsley has 2x the fiber for 2x the carbs and 5x the protein, winning in this category easily.

In the category of vitamins, celery is not higher in any vitamins, while parsley has a lot more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, E, and K, sweeping its second round completely.

Looking at minerals, celery does have more selenium, while parsley has a lot more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, convincingly winning its third round in a row.

In other considerations, they both are great sources of polyphenols, though celery (albeit notably the leaves thereof, not the stalks so much) does have more flavonoids specifically, and may arguably pick up a point here.

Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for parsley, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!

^{(Unless you are allergic to celery, in which case, definitely do stick the parsley!)}

Want to learn more?

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Invigorating Sabzi Khordan ← another great way to enjoy parsley as main ingredient rather than just a seasoning

Enjoy!