Fennel vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Fennel and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
fennel
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fennel and parsnip:
- Both fennel and parsnip are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Fennel has 59% less calories than parsnip.
- Fennel has 59% less carbohydrates than parsnip.
- Fennel is a great source of calcium.
- Parsnip has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fennel has 59% less calories than parsnip - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fennel is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to parsnip for fat. Fennel has a macronutrient ratio of 14:81:6 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fennel | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 81% | 91% |
| Fat | 6% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fennel has 59% less carbohydrates than parsnip - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fennel and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Parsnip has 58% more dietary fiber than fennel - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fennel and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fennel and parsnip contain similar amounts of protein - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fennel and parsnip are low in saturated fat - fennel has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 42% more Vitamin C than fennel - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel has more Vitamin A than parsnip - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fennel and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel has 179% more Vitamin K than parsnip - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsnip has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both fennel and parsnip contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Fennel | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.64 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.232 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fennel is a great source of calcium and it has 36% more calcium than parsnip - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Fennel and parsnip contain similar amounts of iron - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Both fennel and parsnip are high in potassium. Fennel has a little more potassium (10%) than parsnip by weight - fennel has 414mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fennel has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Fennel | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.169 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.169 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 fennel or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Fennel has 60% less calories than parsnip - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does fennel or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fennel has 60% fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does fennel or parsnip contain more potassium?
Both fennel and parsnip are high in potassium. Fennel has a little more potassium ( 10%) than parsnip by weight - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.