Macadamia Nut vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Macadamia Nut and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
macadamia nut
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in macadamia nut and parsnip:
- Both macadamia nut and parsnip are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsnip contains more folate.
- Macadamia nut has signficantly more protein than parsnip.
- Macadamia nut is a great source of iron.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Macadamia nut is high in calories and parsnip has 90% less calories than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, macadamia nut is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to parsnip for protein. Macadamia nut has a macronutrient ratio of 4:7:89 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Macadamia Nut | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 91% |
| Fat | 89% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Macadamia nut and parsnip contain similar amounts of carbs - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both macadamia nut and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Macadamia nut has 63% more dietary fiber than parsnip - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Macadamia nut and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Macadamia nut has signficantly more protein than parsnip - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Macadamia nut is high in saturated fat and parsnip has 100% less saturated fat than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 11.9g 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 23 times more Vitamin C than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Macadamia nut and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsnip has more Vitamin K than macadamia nut - parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsnip contains more folate. Both macadamia nut and parsnip contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Macadamia Nut | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.087 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 2.274 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.603 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.359 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 10 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 94% more calcium than parsnip - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Macadamia nut is a great source of iron and it has 349% more iron than parsnip - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Both macadamia nut and parsnip are high in potassium. Macadamia nut is very similar to macadamia nut for potassium - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Macadamia Nut | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.196 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.196 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, macadamia nut has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Macadamia Nut | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.944 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.303 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 3.247 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: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Macadamia nut is high in calories and parsnip has 90% less calories than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does macadamia nut or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, macadamia nut and parsnip contain similar amounts of carbs - macadamia nut has 13.4g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does macadamia nut or parsnip contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than parsnip - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or parsnip contain more potassium?
Both macadamia nut and parsnip are high in potassium. Macadamia nut is very similar to macadamia nut for potassium - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.