Parsley nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Parsley, fresh
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 | 4 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 0 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 | 16 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:
2527IU of 5,000IU
51%
Vitamin E :
0.23mg of 15mg
1.5%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
40mg of 90mg
44%
Vitamin B1:
0.03mg of 1mg
2.2%
Vitamin B2:
0.03mg of 1mg
2.3%
Vitamin B3:
0.39mg of 16mg
2.5%
Vitamin B5:
0.12mg of 5mg
2.4%
Vitamin B6:
0.03mg of 1mg
2.1%
Folate:
46µg of 400µg
11%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
3.8mg of 550mg
0.7%
Vitamin K:
492µg of 120µg
410%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 1%
0.3 g of 50 g
0.3 g (1% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0.6 g of 300 g
0.6 g (0% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
8.8 g of 2,000 g
8.8 g (0% of DV )
Other:
0.2 g
0.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
14mg of 280mg
4.8%
Threonine:
37mg of 1,050mg
3.5%
Isoleucine:
35mg of 1,400mg
2.5%
Leucine:
61mg of 2,730mg
2.2%
Lysine:
54mg of 2,100mg
2.6%
Methionine:
13mg of 1,050mg
1.2%
Phenylalanine:
44mg of 1,750mg
2.5%
Valine:
52mg of 1,820mg
2.8%
Histidine:
18mg of 700mg
2.6%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.01 g
Fiber content ratio for Parsley
Sugar:
0.09 g
Fiber:
0.33 g
Other:
0.22 g
All nutrients for Parsley per selected serving size (10 sprigs - 10g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 3.6kcal | 0% | 92% |
1.3 times less than Orange
|
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% | 71% |
1.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 0.08g | 0% | 77% |
42.2 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 15% | 10% |
2.5 times more than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 0.3g | N/A | 63% |
17.9 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 0.63g | 0% | 57% |
4.5 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 5mg | 1% | 22% |
2.8 times less than Almond
|
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% | 16% |
1.1 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 55mg | 2% | 11% |
3.8 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.62mg | 8% | 9% |
2.4 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 0.09g | N/A | 67% |
10.6 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0.33g | 1% | 25% |
1.4 times more than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.01mg | 2% | 37% |
Equal to Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 1% | 52% |
5.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 5.8mg | 1% | 75% |
3.1 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 5.6mg | 0% | 68% |
8.8 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 842IU | 17% | 10% |
2 times less than Carrot
|
| Vitamin A RAE | 42µg | 5% | 22% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | 50% |
1.9 times less than Kiwifruit
|
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | 55% | |
| Selenium | 0.01µg | 0% | 96% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 1% | 53% |
3.1 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.01mg | 1% | 69% |
1.3 times less than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.13mg | 1% | 65% |
7.3 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.04mg | 1% | 65% |
2.8 times less than Sunflower seed
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 1% | 67% |
1.3 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 164µg | 137% | 41% |
16.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | 20% |
2.5 times more than Brussels sprout
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% | 80% |
44.7 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 1.3mg | 0% | 83% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | N/A | 75% |
33.2 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.01g | N/A | 83% |
380.4 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0% | 87% |
6.8 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.01mg | 0% | 88% |
5.9 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.01mg | 0% | 89% |
7.7 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.02mg | 0% | 89% |
11.9 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.02mg | 0% | 86% |
2.5 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0mg | 0% | 90% |
2.3 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.01mg | 0% | 88% |
4.6 times less than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.02mg | 0% | 88% |
11.8 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 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 3.6
% Daily Value*
0.12%
Total Fat
0.08g
0.06%
Saturated Fat 0.01g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.24%
Sodium 5.6mg
0.21%
Total Carbohydrate
0.63g
1.3%
Dietary Fiber
0.33g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
0.3g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
14mg
1.4%
Iron
0.62mg
7.8%
Potassium
55mg
1.6%
*
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.