16 Complete Protein Pairings with Parsley

Summary:

• Parsley contains a moderate amount of protein - about 0.1 grams per tbsp.
• However, parsley provides only 8 of the 9 essential amino acids sufficiently - it is a little low on methionine.^[1]
• Parsley pairs well with brazil nut, pili nut, chia seeds, sesame seeds or wild rice to create a complete protein profile. ^[2] More parsley pairings and detailed analysis below.

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A complete protein is a protein source that "contains adequate proportions of the nine essential amino acids" that our body can not produce on its own.

A decent source of supplementary protein, a single tablespoon of parsley contains 0.1 grams of protein, or about 0% of recommended daily values. ^[1]

To get the adequate amount of protein with parsley alone, you will need 449 tablespoons of parsley (1680 grams) for an average female, or 539 tablespoons of parsley for males. ^[4] That's about 606 calories, and a lot of parsley! Supplementing parsley with food higher in protein is a good idea.

Full nutritional profile for parsley
USDA Source: Parsley, fresh

Macronutrients in 1 tbsp (3.75g) of parsley:

Proportionally, parsley does contain abundant amounts of 8 out of the nine essential amino acids. However, parsley is a little short on methionine.^[1]

To have adequate amounts of all nine essential amino acids with parsley alone, you will have to eat 546 tablespoons of parsley (2048 grams) for an average person. ^[2]

That's about 22% more parsley to compensate for the lack of methionine, compared to the protein requirement alone.

The amount of each essential amino acid in 1 tbsp (3.75g) of parsley:

1. Brazil Nut
2. Pili Nut
3. Chia Seeds
4. Sesame Seeds
5. Wild Rice
6. Hemp Seeds
7. Poppy Seeds
8. Hedge Mustard Seeds
9. Nori
10. Chestnut
11. White Rice
12. Cornmeal

1. Mayonnaise
2. Sour Cream
3. Caramel
4. Egg

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, brazil nut is high in methionine, which is complementary to parsley.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 0.4 ml of brazil nut (0g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.01 to 1:0 for parsley to brazil nut by weight.

Full nutritional profile for brazil nut
USDA Source: Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched

Pili nut is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of parsley.

For example, 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 1.9 mls of pili nut (1g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.03 to 1:0 for parsley to pili nut by weight.

Full nutritional profile for pili nut
USDA Source: Nuts, pilinuts, dried

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, chia seed is high in methionine, which is complementary to parsley.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 0.6 gram of chia seeds creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.02 to 1:1.7 for parsley to chia seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for chia seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, chia seeds, dried

Sesame seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of parsley.

For example, 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 0.2 teaspoon of sesame seeds (1g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.02 to 1:0 for parsley to sesame seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for sesame seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, wild rice is high in methionine, which is complementary to parsley.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 1.1 teaspoons of wild rice (4g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.1 to 1:0 for parsley to wild rice by weight.

Full nutritional profile for wild rice
USDA Source: Wild rice, cooked

Hemp seed is a great source of protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of parsley.

For example, 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 0.1 teaspoon of hemp seeds (0g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.01 to 1:0 for parsley to hemp seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for hemp seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, hemp seed, hulled

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, poppy seed is high in methionine, which is complementary to parsley.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 0.3 teaspoon of poppy seeds (1g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.03 to 1:2.6 for parsley to poppy seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for poppy seeds
USDA Source: Spices, poppy seed

Hedge mustard seed is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of parsley.

For example, 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 1.2 teaspoons of hedge mustard seeds (2g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.05 to 1:5 for parsley to hedge mustard seed by weight.

Full nutritional profile for hedge mustard seeds
USDA Source: Seeds, sisymbrium sp. seeds, whole, dried

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, nori is high in methionine, which is complementary to parsley.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 1.5 sheets of nori (4g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.11 to 1:0.02 for parsley to nori by weight.

Full nutritional profile for nori
USDA Source: Seaweed, laver, raw

Chestnut is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of parsley.

For example, 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 1 tablespoon of chestnut (9g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.23 to 1:23 for parsley to chestnut by weight.

Full nutritional profile for chestnut
USDA Source: Nuts, chestnuts, european, roasted

A reasonable source of supplementary protein, white rice is high in methionine, which is complementary to parsley.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 1 tablespoon of white rice (12g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.31 to 1:0 for parsley to white rice by weight.

Full nutritional profile for white rice
USDA Source: Rice, white, medium-grain, enriched, cooked

Cornmeal is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of parsley.

For example, 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 1.1 teaspoons of cornmeal (3g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.08 to 1:0 for parsley to cornmeal by weight.

Full nutritional profile for cornmeal
USDA Source: Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)

Low in protein, mayonnaise is high in methionine, which is complementary to parsley.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 0.8 tablespoon of mayonnaise (11g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.28 to 1:28 for parsley to mayonnaise by weight.

Full nutritional profile for mayonnaise
USDA Source: Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular

Sour cream is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of parsley.

For example, 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 1.3 teaspoons of sour cream (5g) make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.14 to 1:14 for parsley to sour cream by weight.

Full nutritional profile for sour cream
USDA Source: Cream, sour, cultured

Low in protein, caramel is high in methionine, which is complementary to parsley.

A ratio of 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 1.7 teaspoons of caramel (12g) creates a complete protein profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.32 to 1:0 for parsley to caramel by weight.

Full nutritional profile for caramel
USDA Source: Toppings, butterscotch or caramel

Egg is a reasonable source of supplementary protein, and is high in methionine, complementing the profile of parsley.

For example, 10 tablespoons of parsley (38g) and 1.2 grams of egg make a complete amino acids profile. The entire range to create a complete protein are ratios of 1:0.03 to 1:3 for parsley to egg by weight.

Full nutritional profile for egg
USDA Source: Egg, whole, raw, fresh