Parsley nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Parsley, fresh
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Parsley
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 32 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 36 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 3 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 tbsp (3.8 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -11.1 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280642641 | 156 mg |
Parsley calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 36 | |
| Calories in 1 cup chopped | 22 | 60 g |
| Calories in 1 tbsp | 1 | 3.8 g |
| Calories in 10 sprigs | 4 | 10 g |
Parsley Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
25272IU of 5,000IU
505%
Vitamin E :
2.3mg of 15mg
15%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
399mg of 90mg
443%
Vitamin B1:
0.26mg of 1mg
22%
Vitamin B2:
0.29mg of 1mg
23%
Vitamin B3:
3.9mg of 16mg
25%
Vitamin B5:
1.2mg of 5mg
24%
Vitamin B6:
0.27mg of 1mg
21%
Folate:
456µg of 400µg
114%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
38mg of 550mg
7%
Vitamin K:
4920µg of 120µg
4100%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 6%
3 g of 50 g
3 g (6% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.8 g of 65 g
0.8 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
6.3 g of 300 g
6.3 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
87.7 g of 2,000 g
87.7 g (4% of DV )
Other:
2.2 g
2.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
135mg of 280mg
48%
Threonine:
366mg of 1,050mg
35%
Isoleucine:
354mg of 1,400mg
25%
Leucine:
612mg of 2,730mg
22%
Lysine:
543mg of 2,100mg
26%
Methionine:
126mg of 1,050mg
12%
Phenylalanine:
435mg of 1,750mg
25%
Valine:
516mg of 1,820mg
28%
Histidine:
183mg of 700mg
26%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.12 g
Fiber content ratio for Parsley
Sugar:
0.85 g
Fiber:
3.3 g
Other:
2.2 g
All nutrients for Parsley per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% | 92% |
1.3 times less than Orange
|
| Protein | 3g | 7% | 71% |
1.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.79g | 1% | 77% |
42.2 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 148% | 10% |
2.5 times more than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 3g | N/A | 63% |
17.9 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 6.3g | 2% | 57% |
4.5 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 50mg | 12% | 22% |
2.8 times less than Almond
|
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% | 16% |
1.1 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 554mg | 16% | 11% |
3.8 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 6.2mg | 78% | 9% |
2.4 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0.85g | N/A | 67% |
10.6 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | 25% |
1.4 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.15mg | 17% | 37% |
Equal to Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 10% | 52% |
5.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 8% | 75% |
3.1 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% | 68% |
8.8 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 8424IU | 168% | 10% |
2 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 421µg | 47% | 22% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 5% | 50% |
1.9 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 7% | 55% | |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% | 96% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 7% | 53% |
3.1 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 8% | 69% |
1.3 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 8% | 65% |
7.3 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 8% | 65% |
2.8 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 7% | 67% |
1.3 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 1367% | 41% |
16.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Folate | 152µg | 38% | 20% |
2.5 times more than Brussels sprout
|
| Choline | 13mg | 2% | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.13g | 1% | 80% |
44.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | N/A | 75% |
33.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.12g | N/A | 83% |
380.4 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.05mg | 0% | 87% |
6.8 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0% | 88% |
5.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.12mg | 0% | 89% |
7.7 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | 89% |
11.9 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.18mg | 0% | 86% |
2.5 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | 90% |
2.3 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.15mg | 0% | 88% |
4.6 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.17mg | 0% | 88% |
11.8 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.06mg | 0% | 90% |
12.3 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 36
% Daily Value*
1.2%
Total Fat
0.79g
0.6%
Saturated Fat 0.13g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
2.4%
Sodium 56mg
2.1%
Total Carbohydrate
6.3g
13%
Dietary Fiber
3.3g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
3g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
138mg
14%
Iron
6.2mg
78%
Potassium
554mg
16%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.