scored 94/100
Also known as dried chervil, anthriscus cerefolium, french parsley, garden chervil
Dried chervil is a delicate anise-parsley herb extraordinarily rich in iron, manganese, vitamin C, and potassium, with aromatic compounds and antioxidant flavonoids.
0.8 g net carbs after fiber.
Representative amounts for this food, not measured for this item. Real content varies widely by variety, ripeness and storage.
These are the scored components, not a sum: the published score also reflects normalisation across the catalog, so the parts above will not add to 94.
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) is a delicate annual herb in the carrot family, native to the Caucasus and southern Russia and naturalized across Europe. With lacy leaves and a subtle aroma blending parsley and anise, it is one of the classic French fines herbes and a refined finishing herb for eggs, soups, and sauces. Dried chervil is strikingly nutrient-dense: per 100 g it provides roughly 237 kcal, 23.2 g protein, 49 g carbohydrate (~11 g fiber), and one of the most extreme mineral profiles among culinary herbs. It is among the richest food sources of iron (~32 mg) and especially manganese (~8.8 mg), with very high calcium (~1346 mg), magnesium (~130 mg), potassium (~4740 mg—exceptional), copper (~0.44 mg), and phosphorus (~450 mg). It also supplies abundant vitamin C (~50 mg) and vitamin A. Chervil's gentle anise scent comes from a volatile oil containing methyl chavicol (estragole) and 1-allyl-2,4-dimethoxybenzene, accompanied by flavonoids such as apiin and luteolin glycosides that contribute antioxidant capacity. Because chervil is used in small finishing amounts and is heat-sensitive, its bulk nutrient contribution is modest, but its mineral concentration and aromatic flavonoids place it firmly within the tradition of culinary medicine.
Exceptional iron supports hemoglobin synthesis while very high manganese serves as a cofactor for antioxidant SOD and metabolic enzymes
Very high potassium counters sodium and promotes vasodilation, a foundation for cardiovascular health
Flavonoids including apiin and luteolin glycosides scavenge free radicals and modulate inflammatory signaling
Aromatic volatile oils stimulate digestive secretions and have traditional use as a mild carminative and depurative herb
Chervil's minerals and bioactives have no time-of-day dependency and suit everyday finishing use.
Fasting-compatible
Finishing amounts are negligible in calories and fasting-compatible.
Per 100 g of the default form. Bars show how much higher or lower chervil (dried) is than the average across 76 peer foods in this category. Green means a favorable direction; amber means the opposite.
Chervil (Dried) is classified as a herbs & spices. Dried chervil is a delicate anise-parsley herb extraordinarily rich in iron, manganese, vitamin C, and potassium, with aromatic compounds and antioxidant flavonoids.
Chervil (Dried) scores 94/100 in Formulate, making it an exceptional choice. Its strongest contributions come from Manganese, Iron, Calcium. The score blends nutrient density, fiber, healthy fats, protein quality, bioactive compounds, and glycemic impact.
Not particularly. A 2 g serving provides about 0.5 g of protein (~1% of the 50 g daily value).
Not really. A 2 g serving provides about 0.2 g of fiber (~1% of the 28 g daily value).
Yes — it fits comfortably in most keto plans. A 2 g serving has about 0.8 g of net carbs (1 g total minus 0.2 g fiber).
Best any time of day. Chervil's minerals and bioactives have no time-of-day dependency and suit everyday finishing use.
A typical serving is around 2 g (~5 kcal), based on the FDA's Reference Amount Customarily Consumed for this food category. There's no fixed daily target — most adults benefit from rotating chervil (dried) alongside several other herbs & spices sources.
Chervil (Dried) pairs nicely with: Pair with eggs and butter because chervil's delicate anise aroma defines classic French egg dishes and its flavonoids are fat-soluble; Combine with fish and light cream sauces where its subtlety complements rather than overpowers delicate flavors; Add to citrus-dressed salads because vitamin C aids absorption of chervil's non-heme iron.
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