Calories in 1/2 Cup of Parsley
1/2 cup of parsley (30 g) has 11 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.9 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.9 g of carbohydrates, a split of 27% protein, 16% fat and 57% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of parsley has 5 and 3/4 cup of parsley has 16 calories. Burning 11 calories takes about 2 minutes of brisk walking or 1 minute of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Parsley: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of parsley?
1/2 cup of parsley weighs about 30 g and has 11 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of parsley?
1/2 cup of parsley has 0.9 g of protein, which is 2% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of parsley?
1/2 cup of parsley has 1.9 g of carbohydrates, including 1 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugars.
How much parsley is 100 calories?
100 calories of parsley is 278 g, about 278 sprigs of parsley.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 170416. Original description: Parsley, fresh. Portion weights are USDA household measures.