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Parsleyed Potatoes with Saffron

Name: Parsleyed Potatoes with Saffron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ¼ potato, large Potato; ¼ tbsp Saffron; ¼ tbsp Parsley; ½ tbsp Butter

Per 1 serving · 470 g · 4 ingredients

Calories

408

20%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
9.4g
9% of calories
Carbs
81g
78% of calories
Fat
6.2g
13% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Parsleyed Potatoes with Saffron (470 g) has 408 calories, with 9.4 g of protein, 81 g of carbohydrates and 6.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (78% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (36% DV), Vitamin C (103% DV) and Vitamin K (21% DV).

Per 100 g

87cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.3g

Net carbs

71g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

10g

3.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Dietary fiber36%
Vitamin C103%
Vitamin K21%
Thiamine31%
Niacin30%
Vitamin B6105%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Riboflavin (B2)11%
Folate (B9)19%
Choline10%
Zinc12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 35 min

1
Peel and steam the potatoes in a steamer rack over boiling water, covered, until tender, about 18 to 20 minutes.
2
In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with saffron until it foams. Add the steamed potatoes, chopped parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook while shaking the skillet to coat the potatoes well, until heated through, about 1 minute.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (470 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	53 μg	6%
Vitamin C	93 mg	103%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	0.2 mg	2%
Vitamin K	25 μg	21%
Thiamine	0.4 mg	31%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	11%
Niacin	5 mg	30%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	105%
Folate (B9)	76 μg	19%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	27%
Choline	57 mg	10%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	59 mg	6%
Iron	4 mg	46%
Potassium	1,958 mg	42%
Magnesium	108 mg	26%
Phosphorus	266 mg	38%
Zinc	1 mg	12%
Copper	1 mg	57%
Manganese	1 mg	37%
Selenium	2 μg	3%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.5 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	64 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.2 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.3 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.5 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.4 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.4 g	—
Proline	0.3 g	—
Retinol	48 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	71 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.3 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.5 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 408 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

77min
Walking (3.5 mph)
49min
Cycling (moderate)
34min
Running (6 mph)
57min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Parsleyed Potatoes with Saffron?

One serving of Parsleyed Potatoes with Saffron (1 serving) has 408 calories, which works out to 87 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Parsleyed Potatoes with Saffron high in protein?

Not especially. It has 9.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Parsleyed Potatoes with Saffron keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 71 g of net carbs and 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Parsleyed Potatoes with Saffron?

30 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Parsleyed Potatoes with Saffron?

3.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (470 g)

Calories408

% Daily Value*

Total fat 6.2g	8%
Saturated fat 3.8g	19%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 30mg	1%
Total carbohydrate 81g	29%
Dietary fiber 10g	36%
Total sugars 3.6g
Protein 9.4g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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