Mushroom vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Mushroom and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mushroom
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mushroom and parsnip:
- Both parsnip and mushroom are high in potassium.
- Mushroom has 4.5 times less carbohydrates than parsnip.
- Mushroom has 71% less calories than parsnip.
- Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsnip contains more folate.
- Parsnip has signficantly more calcium than mushroom.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Parsnip is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mushroom has 71% less calories than parsnip - parsnip has 75 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to parsnip per calorie. Mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 44:47:9 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mushroom | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 47% | 91% |
| Fat | 9% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mushroom has 4.5 times less carbohydrates than parsnip - parsnip has 18g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsnip is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 390% more dietary fiber than mushroom - parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsnip and mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - parsnip has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mushroom has 158% more protein than parsnip - parsnip has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsnip and mushroom are low in saturated fat - parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 710% more Vitamin C than mushroom - parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin D
Mushroom has more Vitamin D than parsnip - mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsnip has 148 times more Vitamin E than mushroom - parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsnip has more Vitamin K than mushroom - parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, parsnip contains more folate. Both mushroom and parsnip contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Mushroom | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.081 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.402 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 3.607 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.497 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 67 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Parsnip has signficantly more calcium than mushroom - parsnip has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Parsnip and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - parsnip has 0.59mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsnip and mushroom are high in potassium. Parsnip has 18% more potassium than mushroom - parsnip has 375mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mushroom has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Mushroom | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.16 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.16 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 parsnip or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mushroom has 70% less calories than parsnip - parsnip has 75 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is parsnip or mushroom better for protein?
Mushroom has 160% more protein than parsnip - parsnip has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does parsnip or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mushroom has 4.5 times fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - parsnip has 18g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does parsnip or mushroom contain more potassium?
Both parsnip and mushroom are high in potassium. Parsnip has 20% more potassium than mushroom - parsnip has 375mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.