Contain many important nutrients
Top 1 in Top 7 Health Benefits of Parsley
Parsley offers many more nutrients than people suspect. A 1/2 cup (30 grams) of fresh, chopped parsley provides:
- Calories: 11 calories
- Carbs: 2 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Fat: less than 1 gram
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Vitamin A: 108% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
- Vitamin C: 53% of the RDI
- Vitamin K: 547% of the RDI
- Folate: 11% of the RDI
- Potassium: 4% of the RDI
The plant is high in vitamins, especially vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting and bone health. Parsley is particularly high in vitamins A and C, which are key antioxidant minerals. Furthermore, it is low in calories while being high in flavor, making it an excellent low-calorie component for a variety of cuisines.
