Broccoli vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and parsnip:
- Both broccoli and parsnip are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has 55% less calories than parsnip.
- Broccoli has 63% less carbohydrates than parsnip.
- Broccoli has more riboflavin.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli has 55% less calories than parsnip - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to parsnip per calorie. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 91% |
| Fat | 7% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli has 63% less carbohydrates than parsnip - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both broccoli and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Parsnip has 88% more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Broccoli and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 135% more protein than parsnip - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and parsnip are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both broccoli and parsnip are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 425% more Vitamin C than parsnip - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than parsnip - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 352% more Vitamin K than parsnip - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more riboflavin. Both broccoli and parsnip contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Broccoli | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 31% more calcium than parsnip - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli and parsnip contain similar amounts of iron - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsnip has 19% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg 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,
| Broccoli | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.8 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 7.84 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.26 mg | 0.99 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, broccoli has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Broccoli | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.0215 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.0215 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both broccoli and parsnip contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Broccoli | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.055 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli has 60% less calories than parsnip - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does broccoli or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 60% fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or parsnip contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsnip has 20% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.