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Parsley

Parsley is a leafy herb used fresh or dried to add a bright, herbal flavor to savory dishes.

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About Parsley

Parsley is a green culinary herb made up mainly of fresh leaves and tender stems. It is used in salads, sauces, soups, stews, grain dishes, stuffings, marinades, and savoury garnishes. Flat-leaf parsley has broad leaves and a stronger, more pronounced flavour, while curly parsley has tightly ruffled leaves and a milder, fresher profile.

Fresh parsley tastes herbaceous, green, and sometimes peppery, with a clean aroma that is easily noticeable when chopped. Dried parsley has a weaker fresh aroma and a more brittle texture, though it is convenient for soups, sauces, and seasoning blends. Cooking softens fresh leaves and disperses their flavour, while adding them at the end preserves more of their brightness.

Parsley is sold fresh in bunches or as trimmed leaves, and dried as flakes or powder. Fresh leaves and tender stems are soft and leafy; drying makes them light and brittle. Chopping increases flavour release and makes the herb easier to distribute. It may be stirred through a dish, cooked with other ingredients, or scattered over the surface as a garnish.

Ingredient type
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Local names for parsley

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parsley

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fresh parsley sprig

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Lyophilized parsley

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parsley flake

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PARSLEY JUICE

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parsley leaf (dried)

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Parsley leaf (freeze-dried)

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parsley leaf (raw)

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parsley sprig

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Parsley, continental, fresh, raw

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Parsley, curly, fresh, raw

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Parsley, freeze-dried

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Parsley, Raw

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Root parsley leaves

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Spices, parsley, dried

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Parsley nutrition & diet

Parsley 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 specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Parsley is commonly eaten as fresh leaves with tender stems, chopped into dishes or used as a garnish; dried parsley is a separate form. Trim tough stems and assess the amount actually consumed. Sauces, herb pastes, and seasoned mixtures may contain oil, salt, dairy, or other additions.

Compare the right form: Match references to fresh flat-leaf or curly parsley, including edible tender stems, or to dried leaf separately; variety and form matter.

Diet considerations

Parsley is plant-derived. The herb itself does not determine compatibility of the finished dish, which may contain butter, cheese, meat, egg, fish, or animal-based sauces. Herb pastes, dressings, and seasoning blends can also include oils, cereal ingredients, or preservatives, so the prepared product needs separate assessment.

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

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
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.

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

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