Eggplant vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Eggplant and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
eggplant
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in eggplant and parsnip:
- Both eggplant and parsnip are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Eggplant has 67% less calories than parsnip.
- Eggplant has 67% less carbohydrates than parsnip.
- Parsnip has more folate.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant has 67% less calories than parsnip - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, eggplant is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to parsnip for fat. Eggplant has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Eggplant | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 91% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant has 67% less carbohydrates than parsnip - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Parsnip has 63% more dietary fiber than eggplant - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and parsnip contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and parsnip are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 673% more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsnip has more folate. Both eggplant and parsnip contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Eggplant | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.649 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.281 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsnip has 300% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and parsnip contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsnip has 64% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, eggplant has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Eggplant | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.013 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.013 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both eggplant and parsnip contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Eggplant | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.063 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.
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FAQ
Does eggplant or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant has 70% less calories than parsnip - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does eggplant or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant has 70% fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or parsnip contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsnip has 60% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.