Calories in Parsley, fresh
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Parsley, fresh contains 36 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (3.8 g) provides about 1 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 16% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly (35 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 1,367% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 148% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 47% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 36 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.79 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.13 g | 0.7% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 56 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars C | 0.85 g | |
| Protein ? | 3 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A ? | 421 µg | 47% |
| Vitamin C ? | 133 mg | 148% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E ? | 0.75 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K ? | 1,640 µg | 1,367% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.086 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.098 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 152 µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 12.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 138 mg | 11% |
| Iron ? | 6.2 mg | 34% |
| Magnesium ? | 50 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus ? | 58 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 554 mg | 12% |
| Zinc ? | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper ? | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese ? | 0.16 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 27%
- Carbohydrates 57%
- Fat 16%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.85 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.79 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.13 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium56 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.12 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.045 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.12 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.12 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.2 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.18 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.042 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.014 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.15 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.082 g |
| Valine ? | 0.17 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.12 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.061 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.2 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.29 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.25 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.15 g |
| Proline ? | 0.21 g |
| Serine ? | 0.14 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.12 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.084 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.039 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.29 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 5,054 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 5,561 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta ? | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma ? | 0.53 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta ? | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha ? | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta ? | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma ? | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta ? | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 5 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 87.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 2.2 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 151 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 8,424 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 152 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Parsley
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsley, freeze-dried Dried or dry | 271 | 31.3 g | 42.4 g | 5.2 g |
| Parsley, raw Raw | 36 | 3 g | 6.3 g | 0.79 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Kale, raw Raw | 35 | 2.9 g | 4.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Mushrooms, morel, raw Raw | 31 | 3.1 g | 5.1 g | 0.57 g |
| Mustard greens, raw Raw | 27 | 2.9 g | 4.7 g | 0.42 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw parsley?
100 g of raw parsley has 36 kcal. 1 tbsp (3.8 g): about 1 kcal. 10 sprigs (10 g): about 4 kcal. 1 cup chopped (60 g): about 22 kcal.
How much protein is in raw parsley?
Raw parsley contains 3 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.11 g in 1 tbsp (3.8 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw parsley?
Raw parsley has 6.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 0.85 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw parsley?
Raw parsley contains 0.79 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.13 g is saturated (0.7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw parsley contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (1,367% DV), Vitamin C (148% DV), Vitamin A (47% DV), Folate (B9) (38% DV) and iron (34% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw parsley?
100 g contains 56 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does parsley have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, parsley, fresh has 36 kcal, while parsley, freeze-dried has 271 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170416. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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