Egg vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and parsnip:
- Egg has 11.9 times less sugar than parsnip.
- Egg has 23.9 times less carbohydrates than parsnip.
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsnip contains more niacin.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Parsnip has 61.5 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Parsnip is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and parsnip has 48% less calories than egg - parsnip has 75 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsnip per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 91% |
| Fat | 62% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 23.9 times less carbohydrates than parsnip - parsnip has 18g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsnip is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg has 11.9 times less sugar than parsnip - parsnip has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 947% more protein than parsnip - parsnip has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsnip has 61.5 times less saturated fat than egg - parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and parsnip are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and parsnip has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than egg - parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than parsnip - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than parsnip - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsnip and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsnip has 74 times more Vitamin K than egg - parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsnip contains more niacin. Both egg and parsnip contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Egg | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 67 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 56% more calcium than parsnip - parsnip has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 197% more iron than parsnip - parsnip has 0.59mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Parsnip is an excellent source of potassium and it has 172% more potassium than egg - parsnip has 375mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Egg | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.003 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Egg | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.041 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does parsnip or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and parsnip has 50% less calories than egg - parsnip has 75 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is parsnip or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 950% more protein than parsnip - parsnip has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does parsnip or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 23.9 times fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - parsnip has 18g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does parsnip or egg contain more potassium?
Parsnip is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than egg - parsnip has 375mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.