Chervil (Fresh, Raw)

Chervil (Fresh, Raw)

FamilyApiaceae (Carrot / Parsley Family)
Importance
A delicate aromatic herb rich in chlorophyll, apigenin, and vitamin K; traditionally used to support digestion, circulation, and gentle detoxification.
Region FoundNative to the Caucasus and Mediterranean; cultivated widely as a culinary herb.
Helps Fight These Cancers: Colorectal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Breast Cancer
Helps Fight These Ailments: Indigestion, Bloating, Dysbiosis, Post Antibiotic Microbiome Repair, Chronic Inflammation
SUMMARY OF EFFECTS ON THE BODY
Immune System
Flavonoids reduce inflammatory oxidative stress signaling
Cardiovascular
Vitamin K supports healthy clot regulation and vessel matrix maintenance
Digestive System
Chlorophyll and apigenin assist gut microbial balance and motility
Skin & Collagen
Vitamin C and phytonutrients support repair and radiance
Cellular Repair
Phenolic antioxidants protect DNA and regulate repair enzymes
All values per 100g
Nutrition Facts
Calories (kcal)23
Protein (g)3.2
Carbohydrates (g)6.3
Fiber (g)3
Sugars (g)0.9
Total Fat (g)0.3
Saturated Fat (g)0.08
Vitamins
Vitamin A (µg RAE)474
Vitamin C (mg)50
Vitamin D (µg)0
Vitamin E (mg)0.7
Vitamin K (µg)310
Vitamin B1 / Thiamin (mg)0.08
Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin (mg)0.28
Vitamin B3 / Niacin (mg)1.1
Vitamin B5 / Pantothenic Acid (mg)0.4
Vitamin B6 (mg)0.14
Vitamin B7 / Biotin (µg)0
Folate B9 (µg)145
Vitamin B12 (µg)0
Vitamin Detail Pages
Vitamin AVitamin CVitamin EVitamin K1Vitamin B1Vitamin B2Vitamin B3Vitamin B5Vitamin B6Vitamin B7Vitamin B9
Minerals
Calcium (mg)134
Iron (mg)3.95
Magnesium (mg)52
Phosphorus (mg)64
Potassium (mg)474
Sodium (mg)83
Zinc (mg)0.83
Copper (mg)0.125
Manganese (mg)0.235
Selenium (µg)1
Iodine (µg)0
Mineral Detail Pages
CalciumMagnesiumPotassiumIronZincCopperManganeseSeleniumPhosphorusSodiumIodine
Amino Acids
Alanine (mg)0 mg
Arginine (mg)58 mg
Asparagine (mg)0 mg
Aspartic Acid (mg)0 mg
Cysteine (mg)0 mg
Glutamic Acid (mg)0 mg
Glutamine (mg)0 mg
Glycine (mg)0 mg
Histidine (mg)26 mg
Isoleucine (mg)45 mg
Leucine (mg)74 mg
Lysine (mg)67 mg
Methionine (mg)12 mg
Phenylalanine (mg)42 mg
Proline (mg)0 mg
Serine (mg)0 mg
Threonine (mg)41 mg
Tryptophan (mg)11 mg
Tyrosine (mg)0 mg
Valine (mg)54 mg
Amino Acid Detail Pages
AlanineArginineAsparagineAspartic AcidCysteineGlutamic AcidGlutamineGlycineHistidineIsoleucineLeucineLysineMethioninePhenylalanineProlineSerineThreonineTryptophanTyrosineValine
Phytochemicals
Apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, chlorophyll, carotenoids.
Research & Notes
Research Notes:
USDA SR-Legacy: “Chervil, fresh.” Polyphenol profile includes apigenin, luteolin, and quercetin. Essential oil content low and heat-sensitive — best used fresh. Amino acids not reported → AA fields = NULL. GI/GL not applicable to leafy herbs.
Notes:
Best used raw; incorporate into salads, vinaigrettes, or added at the end of cooking to avoid volatile oil loss.
Created: 2025-11-08 15:53:13
Last Updated: 2026-06-04 08:14:51