Collard Greens vs Parsley – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing collard greens 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 main greenery 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, collard greens have very slightly more fiber, but we’re talking 0.7g/100g difference, and the other macros are even closer, so in practical terms this round is a tie. But, you can call it the slenderest of nominal wins for collards if you prefer.

In the category of vitamins, collard greens have more of vitamins B6, E, and choline, while parsley has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B9, C, and K, winning.

Looking at minerals, collard greens have more manganese and selenium, while parsley has more copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, winning. It’s worth noting that both of these plants are equally good sources of calcium, though.

In other considerations, parsley has more polyphenols, by far, scoring another win here.

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

Want to learn more?

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Invigorating Sabzi Khordan ← for more on using herbs as the star of a meal

Enjoy!