Edible parts
Leaves / tops as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 151 kJ / 36 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 2.97 g | 6% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.33 g | 2% |
| Natural sugars | 0.85 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.79 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13 g | 1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 3.3 g |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.12 g |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.01 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 421 µg RAE | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 133 mg | 166% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 1640 µg | >999% |
| Folate | 152 µg | 76% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.31 mg | 8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.4 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 6% |
| Choline | 12.8 mg | — |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 1.07 mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 58 mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 56 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Parsley, fresh (USDA FDC SR Legacy 170416). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Treat as a vegetable, not a garnish. Iron and vitamin K.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under herb. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Leaves / tops as sold.