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Herbs, Parsley

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About This Food

Description Selecting & Storing Special Diets Benefits Nutrition & Macros
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
Tags:
autoimmune paleo candida diabetic elimination gluten-free gluten-free/dairy-free grain-free low carb low fodmap low histamine low oxalate paleo (light) paleo (strict) pcos pescetarian primal thyroid vegetarian whole food no citrus no coconut no corn no dairy no eggs no fish no gluten no grains no legumes no molds no nightshade no nuts no peanuts no pork no poultry no pseudograins no red meat no seeds no shellfish no soy no yeast
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