Parsley Nutrition facts
Parsley
Parsley is a popular culinary and medicinal herb recognized as one of the functional food for its unique antioxidants and disease-preventing properties. This small leafy herb is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a biennial plant belonging to the Apiaceae family, of the genus; Petroselinum. Its botanical name is Petroselinum crispum.
The herb is a small plant featuring dark-green leaves that resemble coriander leaves, especially in the case of flat-leaf parsley. However, its leaves are larger by size and milder in flavor than that of leaf-coriander. The herb is widely employed in the Mediterranean, East European, and American cuisine.
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Source of Calorie
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Carbs6.33 g 57%
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Protein2.97 g 27%
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Fat0.80 g 16%
How long to burn off 36 Calories?
*Approximate base minutes for a 25-year-old, 65 kg adult at moderate intensity.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 36 Kcal | 1.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.33 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.97 g | 5% |
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 8.5% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 152 µg | 38% |
| Niacin | 1.313 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.400 mg | 8% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.090 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin | 0.098 mg | 7.5% |
| Thiamin | 0.086 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 8424 IU | 281% |
| Vitamin C | 133 mg | 220% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1640 µg | 1366% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 56 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 12% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 138 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.149 mg | 16.5% |
| Iron | 6.20 mg | 77.5% |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | 12.5% |
| Manganese | 0.160 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 58 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.07 mg | 10% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 5054 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 0 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 5561 µg | -- |