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Parsley, fresh

Fresh parsley is the leafy herb with slender stems and flat or curly leaves, used chopped in dishes or as a finishing herb.

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About Parsley, fresh

Fresh parsley is the leafy herb commonly sold in bunches, with slender stems and bright green, flat or curly leaves. It has a clean, grassy flavour with a mild peppery edge. The leaves and tender stems are chopped into salads, sauces, soups, and other dishes, or used as a finishing herb. Flat-leaf and curly types differ in shape and can vary somewhat in flavour.

Fresh parsley is usually used raw or added near the end of cooking, though it can also be cooked into a dish. It is sold as whole sprigs, leaves, or chopped fresh herb. This entry refers to the fresh leafy herb, not dried parsley, parsley root, seed, or oil; storage and wilting affect its texture and aroma.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

Fresh parsley

English

Persil, frais

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Parsley, fresh nutrition & diet

Parsley, fresh nutritional value

Parsley, fresh

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
36kcal
Protein
3.0g
Carbs
6.3g
Fat
0.8g

Reference values for the exact food description shown. Varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Fresh leaves and dried parsley have very different moisture levels; chopped leaves and stems may also differ from leaf-only measurements.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Parsley, fresh ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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