Vegetables

Parsley, fresh

Herbs 58 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Parsley, fresh provides 58 kcal (245 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of vitamin C (182 mg), folate (132 µg) and potassium (850 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Herbs” category (“Vegetables” family) of the Swiss database.

No. 3 · foods high in vitamin C

The essentials for 100 g

Protein3.9 g 8%

Fat0.5 g 1%

Carbohydrates7.4 g 3%

Dietary fibre4.3 g 14%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g

Nutrient	Value	% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy	58 kcal (245 kJ)C	3%
Protein	3.9 gA	8%
Fat	0.5 gA	1%
of which saturated fat	0.1 gA	1%
of which polyunsaturated	0.2 gA	n/a
of which omega-3	n/a	n/a
Carbohydrates	7.4 gA	3%
of which sugars	4.8 gA	5%
Dietary fibre	4.3 gA	14%
Water	82.1 gA	n/a
Alcohol	0 gA	n/a
Minerals
Calcium	210 mgA	26%
Iron	5.9 mgA	42%
Magnesium	37 mgA	10%
Phosphorus	110 mgA	16%
Potassium	850 mgA	43%
Sodium	38 mgA	2%
Zinc	0.8 mgA	8%
Vitamins
Vitamin D	0 µgA	0%
Vitamin B12	0 µgA	0%
Vitamin C	182 mgA	182%
Folate	132 µgA	66%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein8%

Fat1%

Carbohydrates3%

Dietary fibre14%

Vitamin C182%

Folate66%

Potassium43%

Iron42%

Calcium26%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

Comparison	Protein	Fat	Energy
vs Peppermint, fresh	+ 0.1 g	− 0.2 g	+ 9 kcal
vs Sage, raw	+ 2.2 g	− 1.6 g	− 1 kcal
vs Chives, fresh	+ 0.9 g	− 0.1 g	+ 28 kcal
vs Rosemary, dried	− 1 g	− 14.7 g	− 270 kcal

Similar foods

Within the “Vegetables” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

Green pea, steamed (without addition of salt)99 kcal

Green peas, canned87 kcal

Peppermint, fresh49 kcal

Sage, raw59 kcal

Chives, fresh30 kcal

Thyme, fresh52 kcal

Rosemary, dried328 kcal

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Parsley, fresh?

100 g of Parsley, fresh provides 58 kcal, i.e. 245 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).

How much protein in 100 g of Parsley, fresh?

100 g provides 3.9 g of protein, i.e. 8% of the adult reference value (50 g).

Where does this food rank for vitamin C content?

With 182 mg per 100 g, this food ranks 3th in our vitamin C content ranking, out of 710 foods in the database with a recorded value.

What is the fat content of 100 g of Parsley, fresh?

100 g contains 0.5 g of fat, of which 0.1 g saturated fatty acids.

Where do these values come from?

From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).

Which preparation state do the values refer to?

To the official label “Parsley, fresh” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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