Parsley vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Parsley and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsley
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsley and parsnip:
- Both parsley and parsnip are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsley has 52% less calories than parsnip.
- Parsley has 65% less carbohydrates than parsnip.
- Parsley has more folate.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsley (Parsley, fresh) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsley has 52% less calories than parsnip - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parsley is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to parsnip per calorie. Parsley has a macronutrient ratio of 27:57:17 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsley | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 91% |
| Fat | 17% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsley has 65% less carbohydrates than parsnip - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Parsnip has 48% more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsley has 148% more protein than parsnip - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and parsnip are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both parsley and parsnip are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 682% more Vitamin C than parsnip - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than parsnip - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 71 times more Vitamin K than parsnip - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsley has more folate. Both parsley and parsnip contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Parsley | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.086 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.098 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 1.313 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 152 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsley is an excellent source of calcium and it has 283% more calcium than parsnip - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Parsley is an excellent source of iron and it has 951% more iron than parsnip - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsley has 48% more potassium than parsnip - parsley has 554mg 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, parsley has more apigenin, luteolin, kaempferol and myricetin than parsnip per 100 grams, however, parsnip contains more quercetin than parsley per 100 grams.
| Parsley | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 215.46 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 1.09 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 1.49 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 14.84 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 0.99 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both parsley and parsnip contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Parsley | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, parsley has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Parsley | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.115 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.115 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 parsley or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsley has 50% less calories than parsnip - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does parsley or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsley has 70% fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or parsnip contain more calcium?
Parsley is a rich source of calcium and it has 280% more calcium than parsnip - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
Does parsley or parsnip contain more iron?
Parsley is an abundant source of iron and it has 950% more iron than parsnip - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
Does parsley or parsnip contain more potassium?
Both parsley and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsley has 50% more potassium than parsnip - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.