Brussels Sprouts vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and parsnip:
- Both brussels sprouts and parsnip are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has more Vitamin B6.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brussels sprout has 43% less calories than parsnip - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to parsnip for fat. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 91% |
| Fat | 6% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brussels sprout has 50% less carbohydrates than parsnip - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both brussels sprouts and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Parsnip has 29% more dietary fiber than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brussels sprouts and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brussels sprout has 182% more protein than parsnip - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brussels sprouts and parsnip are low in saturated fat - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both brussels sprouts and parsnip are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 400% more Vitamin C than parsnip - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin A than parsnip - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprouts and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 687% more Vitamin K than parsnip - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin B6. Both brussels sprouts and parsnip contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Brussels Sprouts | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprouts and parsnip contain similar amounts of calcium - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprout has 137% more iron than parsnip - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Both brussels sprouts and parsnip are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has a little more potassium (4%) than parsnip by weight - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, both brussels sprouts and parsnip contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Brussels Sprouts | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.33 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.92 mg | 0.99 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, brussels sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.099 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both brussels sprouts and parsnip contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.041 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.041 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Brussels sprout has 40% less calories than parsnip - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does brussels sprouts or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brussels sprout has 50% fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does brussels sprouts or parsnip contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and parsnip are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has a little more potassium ( 0%) than parsnip by weight - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.