Cabbage vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and parsnip:
- Both cabbage and parsnip are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Cabbage has 67% less calories than parsnip.
- Cabbage has 68% less carbohydrates than parsnip.
- Parsnip has more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Parsnip is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage has 67% less calories than parsnip - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to parsnip for fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage has 68% less carbohydrates than parsnip - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cabbage and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Parsnip has 96% more dietary fiber than cabbage - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and parsnip contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and parsnip are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cabbage and parsnip are high in Vitamin C. Cabbage has 115% more Vitamin C than parsnip - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 238% more Vitamin K than parsnip - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsnip has more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both cabbage and parsnip contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cabbage | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage and parsnip contain similar amounts of calcium - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and parsnip contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Parsnip is an excellent source of potassium and it has 121% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg 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,
| Cabbage | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 0.99 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cabbage and parsnip contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cabbage | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.017 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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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage has 70% less calories than parsnip - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does cabbage or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage has 70% fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does cabbage or parsnip contain more potassium?
Parsnip is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.