Parsley Substitutes

Out of parsley? These are the swaps that actually work, with conversion ratios for any recipe size and notes on how each one changes the result.

Need to convert parsley between cups, grams, or ounces first? Open the parsley converter.

What to use instead of parsley

  • Coriander

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup parsley = 1 cup coriander (1:1 by volume)

    Coriander (16 g/cup) is much lighter than parsley (60 g/cup) — measure by volume, not weight. The flavour swap is strong: coriander is citrusy and floral, parsley is mild and grassy. Use it in salads, salsas, green juices, and sauces, but avoid where parsley's neutral, clean note is essential.

    See coriander substitutes →

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for parsley?
There are 1 workable substitutes for parsley, depending on what you have on hand and which property of parsley matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually 1 cup parsley = 1 cup coriander (1:1 by volume). Each option below lists the conversion ratio for any recipe size, plus notes on how the swap changes the texture, flavour, rise, or browning.
Will substituting parsley change how my recipe turns out?
Yes, every swap trades one property for another: fat content, moisture, acidity, or protein. The notes on each substitute describe what changes in texture, flavour, rise, or browning, so you can choose the swap that matters least for your recipe. Open the parsley converter
How do I measure parsley accurately?
Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping cups, especially when a substitute has a different density from what the recipe expects. The parsley converter on this site converts between cups, grams, ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons, so you can scale a recipe up or down without losing the ratio. Open the parsley converter

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