Cherries vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Cherries and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherries
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherries and parsnip:
- Both parsnip and cherries are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsnip has 63% less sugar than cherry.
- Parsnip has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsnip and cherries contain similar amounts of calories - parsnip has 75 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherries is similar to parsnip for protein, carbs and fat. Cherries has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherries | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 91% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsnip and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - parsnip has 18g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsnip and cherries are high in dietary fiber. Parsnip has 133% more dietary fiber than cherry - parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsnip has 63% less sugar than cherry - parsnip has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsnip and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - parsnip has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsnip and cherries are low in saturated fat - parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 143% more Vitamin C than cherry - parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cherries and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsnip has 20 times more Vitamin E than cherry - parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsnip has 971% more Vitamin K than cherry - parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsnip has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both cherries and parsnip contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Cherries | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.033 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.154 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.199 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsnip has 177% more calcium than cherry - parsnip has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Parsnip and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - parsnip has 0.59mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsnip and cherries are high in potassium. Parsnip has 69% more potassium than cherry - parsnip has 375mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg 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,
| Cherries | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| isorhamnetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.24 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 2.29 mg | 0.99 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cherry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Cherries | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.026 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.026 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherries and parsnip contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherries | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.027 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 cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsnip and cherries contain similar amounts of calories - parsnip has 75 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does parsnip or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsnip and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - parsnip has 18g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
Does parsnip or cherries contain more potassium?
Both parsnip and cherries are high in potassium. Parsnip has 70% more potassium than cherry - parsnip has 375mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.