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Herbs, Parsley

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About This Food

Description

Parsley is a member of the Umbelliferae, or carrot, family.

Although more than 30 varieties of parsley are grown, the most popular varieties are curly-leaf parsley and Italian or flat-leaf parsley.

Parsley contains some vitamin C and beta-carotene, as well as flavonoids, chlorophyll and monoterpenes.

Parsley should not be consumed in large amounts by pregnant women.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,301

 

Selecting & Storing

If choosing fresh parsley, look for bright-green leaves with no signs of yellowing. Store in a plastic bag, refrigerated for up to a week. Store dried parsley in a cool, dry place.

Special diets
  • Autoimmune Paleo Diet
  • Candida Diet
  • Diabetic
  • Elimination Diet
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low Carb Diet
  • Low FODMAP Diet
  • Low Histamine Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • PCOS Diet
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Thyroid Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
  • VitaminK
Good Source of
Preferences
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Molds
  • No Citrus
  • No Coconut
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition & Macros
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 tbsp(s)parsley

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Calories: 1

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 0 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
0.03 g
Saturated Fat
0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
0 g
ALA
0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0.25 g
Net Carbohydrate
0.12 g
Sugars
0.03 g
Fiber
0.13 g
Protein
0.12 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Vitamins
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
336.96 IU
7%
Vitamin C
5.32 mg
9%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0.03 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0 mg
0%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
65.6 mg
82%
Folate
6.08 mcg
2%
Niacin
0.05 mg
0%
Riboflavin
0 mg
0%
Thiamin
0 mg
0%
Choline
0.51 mg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
5.52 mg
1%
Copper
0.01 mg
0%
Iron
0.25 mg
1%
Magnesium
2 mg
0%
Manganese
0.01 mg
0%
Phosphorous
2.32 mg
0%
Potassium
22.16 mg
1%
Selenium
0 mcg
0%
Sodium
2.24 mg
0%
Zinc
0.04 mg
0%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
202.16 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
222.44 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg

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