scored 96/100
Also known as dried parsley, petroselinum crispum, dehydrated parsley, parsley flakes
Dried parsley is an extraordinarily vitamin-K-dense herb, also rich in iron, vitamin A, and the flavonoid apigenin with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
0.5 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 96.
Less a 1.0 anti-nutrient penalty (moderate sodium).
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial herb native to the central Mediterranean, cultivated since antiquity and ubiquitous in cuisines worldwide as both garnish and ingredient. Drying intensifies its already remarkable nutrient profile: per 100 g, dried parsley provides roughly 292 kcal, 26.6 g protein (very high for an herb), 51 g carbohydrate (~27 g fiber), and an exceptional micronutrient density. It is one of the single richest dietary sources of vitamin K, delivering roughly 1640 mcg per 100 g, alongside abundant vitamin A (~8425 IU), vitamin C (~125 mg), and folate (~180 mcg). Its mineral profile is equally strong, with ~1140 mg calcium, ~98 mg iron—among the highest of any food—~400 mg magnesium, ~2683 mg potassium, ~10 mg manganese, and ~0.78 mg copper. Parsley's signature bioactive is the flavone apigenin, joined by luteolin, the volatile compounds myristicin and apiole, and abundant chlorophyll, which together provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mild diuretic effects. While dried parsley is used in smaller amounts than fresh, its concentration makes even a teaspoon a meaningful contributor of vitamin K and trace minerals.
Among the most vitamin-K-dense foods, parsley activates osteocalcin and matrix Gla protein, supporting bone mineralization and inhibiting arterial calcification
Apigenin and luteolin scavenge free radicals and inhibit NF-κB and inflammatory enzyme activity
Parsley's volatile oils and high potassium exert a mild natriuretic and diuretic effect, a long-standing traditional use
High iron paired with abundant vitamin C in the same herb enhances non-heme iron absorption and hemoglobin formation
Parsley's nutrients have no circadian dependency and benefit from consistent daily inclusion.
Fasting-compatible
Culinary amounts are negligible in calories; those on warfarin should keep vitamin K intake consistent given parsley's high content.
Per 100 g of the default form. Bars show how much higher or lower parsley (dried) is than the average across 76 peer foods in this category. Green means a favorable direction; amber means the opposite.
Parsley (Dried) is classified as a herbs & spices. Dried parsley is an extraordinarily vitamin-K-dense herb, also rich in iron, vitamin A, and the flavonoid apigenin with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
Parsley (Dried) scores 96/100 in Formulate, making it an exceptional choice. Its strongest contributions come from Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese. 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 0.5 g of fiber (~2% of the 28 g daily value).
In a 2 g serving, parsley (dried) is highest in Vitamin K (~27% DV), Iron (~11% DV).
Yes — it fits comfortably in most keto plans. A 2 g serving has about 0.5 g of net carbs (1 g total minus 0.5 g fiber).
Best any time of day. Parsley's nutrients have no circadian dependency and benefit from consistent daily inclusion.
A typical serving is around 2 g (~6 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 parsley (dried) alongside several other herbs & spices sources.
Parsley (Dried) pairs nicely with: Pair with iron-rich beans and grains because parsley's own vitamin C boosts absorption of non-heme iron in the meal; Combine with garlic and lemon (as in gremolata or tabbouleh) where its flavonoids and brightness lift rich dishes; Add to fat-containing dishes because vitamin K and the flavonoids are better absorbed with dietary fat.
Moderate sodium.
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