Parsley

Parsley

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.

Culinary Caution! Parsley should not be consumed in large amounts by pregnant women.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,301

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin K
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, 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 Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and 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.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-Tbsp(s) PARSLEY,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 1

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.03 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.25 g	*
Sugars	0.03 g	*
Fiber	0.13 g	*
Protein	0.12 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	337 IU	7%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	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	6.1 mcg	2%
Niacin	0.05 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	5.5 mg	1%
Copper	0.01 mg	0%
Iron	0.25 mg	1%
Magnesium	2 mg	0%
Manganese	0.01 mg	0%
Phosphorous	2.3 mg	0%
Potassium	22.2 mg	1%
Selenium	0 mcg	0%
Sodium	2.2 mg	0%
Zinc	0.04 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	202.2 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	222.4 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).