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How Many Calories in Parsley, Fresh?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 10 kcal | 0.9g |
| 100g | 36 kcal | 3.0g |
| 1 cup chopped | 22 kcal | 1.8g |
A parsley, fresh contains 36 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup chopped (60g) provides about 22 calories. Parsley, Fresh is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Parsley, Fresh Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (60g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 kcal | 22 kcal |
| Protein | 3.0g | 1.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.3g | 3.8g |
| of which Sugars | 0.8g | 0.5g |
| Fat | 0.8g | 0.5g |
| of which Saturates | 0.1g | 0.1g |
| Fibre | 3.3g | 2.0g |
| Sodium | 56.0mg | 34mg |
| Potassium | 554.0mg | 332mg |
| Calcium | 138.0mg | 83mg |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 3.7mg |
| Vitamin C | 133.0mg | 79.8mg |
| Vitamin A | 421.0µg | 253µg |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 0.1mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- A good source of fibre (12% DV)
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (2% DV)
- A good source of potassium (12% DV)
- A good source of calcium (11% DV)
- High in iron (34% DV) — an excellent source
- High in vitamin C (148% DV) — an excellent source
- High in vitamin A (47% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 2% DV
- Protein: 6% DV
- Carbohydrates: 2% DV
- Fibre: 12% DV
- Fat: 1% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 2% DV
- Potassium: 12% DV
- Calcium: 11% DV
- Iron: 34% DV
- Vitamin C: 148% DV
- Vitamin A: 47% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 8% DV
Useful for tracking parsley, fresh
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Good to know
Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Does parsley, fresh fit your diet?
Weight management
At 36 calories per 100g, parsley, fresh is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in parsley, fresh per 100g?
Parsley, Fresh contains 36 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is parsley, fresh high in calories?
A 1 cup chopped of parsley, fresh (60g) has around 22 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is parsley, fresh good for weight loss?
At 36 calories per 100g, parsley, fresh is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup chopped provides about 22 calories.
How much protein is in parsley, fresh?
Parsley, Fresh contains 3.0g of protein per 100g.
Is parsley, fresh a good source of fibre?
Yes — parsley, fresh provides 3.3g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.
How does parsley, fresh compare to brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?
Parsley, Fresh has 36 calories per 100g, close to brussels sprouts, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt at 36 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of parsley, fresh for 20g of protein?
With 3.0g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 667g of parsley, fresh to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to parsley, fresh by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsley, Fresh (this page) | 36 kcal | 3.0g | 6.3g | 0.8g |
| Brussels Sprouts, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt | 36 kcal | 2.5g | 7.1g | 0.5g |
| Carrots, Frozen, Unprepared | 36 kcal | 0.8g | 7.9g | 0.5g |
| Collards, Frozen, Chopped, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt | 36 kcal | 3.0g | 7.1g | 0.4g |
| Vegetables, Mixed, Canned, Solids and Liquids | 36 kcal | 1.4g | 7.1g | 0.2g |
| Drumstick Pods, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt | 36 kcal | 2.1g | 8.2g | 0.2g |
| Brussels Sprouts, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt | 36 kcal | 2.5g | 7.1g | 0.5g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.