Description
Parsley is a food in the "Spices and Herbs" category and it is high in carbohydrates. It is a food with a very low energy density: 100g provide about 1% of the recommended daily energy intake. Parsley as a high content of , which is why its daily consumption should be limited. Parsley is rich in minerals and vitamins. The most present mineral is Potassium (K) and in 100g it contains enough Iron (Fe) to provide 33% of the daily requirement. The most common vitamin is Vitamin K and in 100g it contains enough Vitamin K to provide 1366666% of the daily requirement.
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Nutrition Facts (100g)
| | RDA |
|---|
| Energy |
36 kcal
150 kJ |
2% |
| Water |
87.7 g
88 ml |
4% |
| Protein |
2.97 g |
6% |
| Carbohydrate |
6.33 g |
2% |
| Sugars |
0.85 g |
2% |
| Fiber |
3.3 g |
12% |
| Fat |
0.79 g |
1% |
| Saturated 2 |
0.132 g |
(of recommended max) 1% |
| Monounsatured |
0.295 g |
1% |
| Polyunsatured |
0.124 g |
1% |
2 A maximum of 20g of saturated fat per day is recommended
Minerals
| Calcium (Ca) |
138 mg |
11% |
| Iron (Fe) |
6 mg |
33% |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
50 mg |
12% |
| Phosphorus (P) |
58 mg |
5% |
| Potassium (K) |
554 mg |
12% |
| Sodium (Na) |
56 mg |
2% |
| Zinc (Zn) |
1.07 mg |
10% |
| Copper (Cu) |
0.149 mg |
17% |
| Manganese (Mn) |
0.16 mg |
7% |
| Selenium (Se) |
0.0001 mg |
0% |
Vitamins
| Thiamin (B1) |
0.086 mg |
7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
0.098 mg |
8% |
| Niacin (B3) |
1.31 mg |
8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
0.4 mg |
8% |
| Pyridoxine (B6) |
0.09 mg |
5% |
| Folate (B9) |
0.152 mg |
38% |
| Ascorbic acid (C) |
133 mg |
148% |
| Vitamin A |
0.421 mg |
47% |
| Vitamin K |
1640 mg |
1366667% |
| Vitamin E |
0.75 mg |
5% |
Amino acids
| Arginine |
0.122 g |
|
| Histidine |
0.061 g |
9% |
| Lysine |
0.181 g |
9% |
| Aspartic acid |
0.294 g |
|
| Glutamic acid |
0.249 g |
|
| Serine |
0.136 g |
|
| Threonine |
0.122 g |
12% |
| Cysteine |
0.014 g |
|
| Glycine |
0.145 g |
|
| Proline |
0.213 g |
|
| Alanine |
0.195 g |
|
| Isoleucine |
0.118 g |
8% |
| Leucine |
0.204 g |
7% |
| Methionine |
0.042 g |
4% |
| Phenylalanine |
0.145 g |
8% |
| Tryptophan |
0.045 g |
16% |
| Tyrosine |
0.082 g |
|
| Valine |
0.172 g |
9% |
Data analysis
Macronutrients relative proportion
This graph shows the relative percentage of each macronutrient in relation to the one most present. Parsley is high in carbohydrates.
⬤ Carbohydrates: 62.7%
⬤ Fats: 7.8%
⬤ Proteins: 29.4%
Vitamins relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each vitamin in relation to the one most present. The most abundant vitamin is Vitamin K. Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin. This means that any excess can be stored for later use. Vitamin K helps the blood to coagulate and it keeps healthy bones.
This graph shows the amount of each vitamin (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
Minerals relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each mineral in relation to the one most present. The most abundant mineral is Potassium (K). Potassium (K) is labeled as macromineral because the body needs it in high amount. Potassium (K) helps the body keep proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
This graph shows the amount of each mineral (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
Essential amino acids relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each essential amino acid in relation to the one most present. The most abundant aminoacid is Aspartic Acid.
This graph shows the amount of each essential amino acid (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
