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How many calories in
parsley?

Parsley is 36 calories per 100g, but you almost never eat 100g — typical use is in teaspoons or grams. The calorie impact in normal cooking is essentially zero.

36
kcal · 100g
3g
Protein
6.3g
Carbs
0.8g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical parsley serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
31 kcal
2.6g
4 oz (113g)
41 kcal
3.4g
1 cup (~150g)
54 kcal
4.5g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in parsley?

Parsley has approximately 36 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 31 calories.

How much protein is in parsley?

3g of protein per 100g. That puts parsley at roughly 8.3g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other herbs & spices sources.

How do I log parsley accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is parsley good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Parsley is naturally low-calorie at 36 kcal per 100g, so it's easy to fit into a deficit.