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Parsley root

Parsley root is a pale edible root vegetable used in soups, stews, purées, and roasted dishes.

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About Parsley root

Parsley root is the enlarged edible root of parsley, a pale beige to cream root vegetable with a tapered shape and thin skin. It has an aromatic, parsley-like flavour with mild sweetness and an earthy note. The firm raw flesh becomes tender when cooked, and the root is used in soups, stocks, stews, purées, casseroles, and roasted vegetable dishes.

Its flavour is more root-vegetable-like than that of parsley leaves, although the two share a noticeable aroma. Young, smaller roots tend to be more tender, while large roots can have a firmer or more fibrous centre. It can be cooked alone or combined with potatoes, carrots, celery root, parsnips, and other vegetables.

Parsley root is sold whole or trimmed, with or without attached tops, and may be prepared as slices, dice, sticks, or purée. Scrubbing or peeling changes the surface and edible portion. Boiling and stewing soften the flesh, roasting develops browning and sweetness, and blending produces a smooth or slightly textured purée.

Ingredient type
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Local names for parsley root

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English

parsley root

English

parsley root (hamburg) (gs1 gpc)

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Parsley root nutrition & diet

Parsley root nutritional value

Reference: Parsley root, Norwegian, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the named reference form.

Calories
46kcal
Protein
1.7g
Carbs
7.3g
Fat
0.3g

Per 100 g edible portion. Source: Norwegian Food Composition Table, Norwegian Food Safety Authority, www.matvaretabellen.no; retrieved 20 September 2026. The reference preparation and fat level are part of the food definition. Values may differ by recipe, brand and preparation.

Portions & preparation

Parsley root should be assessed after washing and trimming, with skin retained or removed stated clearly. It may be eaten raw, boiled, roasted, or puréed, and cooking changes texture and the surrounding recipe. Do not substitute references for leafy parsley or other pale root vegetables.

Compare the right form: Use a reference for edible parsley root, distinguishing raw, peeled, cooked, roasted, or puréed root from parsley leaves.

Diet considerations

Parsley root is a plant-derived root vegetable. Compatibility changes when it is prepared with butter, cream, meat stock, cheese, or other animal additions, and when purées or soups include cereal thickeners. Its carbohydrate pattern is portion-dependent and also reflects whether it is served alone, mashed, or combined with other roots.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • 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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Norwegian Food Composition Table — Parsley root, Norwegian, raw ↗. 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.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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