Ginger vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and parsnip:
- Both parsnip and ginger are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsnip contains more folate.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
- Parsnip has 50.9 times less saturated fat than ginger.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and parsnip has 78% less calories than ginger - parsnip has 75 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to parsnip per calorie. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 12:75:13 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 91% |
| Fat | 13% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and parsnip has 75% less carbohydrates than ginger - parsnip has 18g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsnip and ginger are high in dietary fiber. Ginger has 188% more dietary fiber than parsnip - parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsnip and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - parsnip has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 648% more protein than parsnip - parsnip has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parsnip has 50.9 times less saturated fat than ginger - parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 23 times more Vitamin C than ginger - parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Ginger and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsnip has more Vitamin E than ginger - parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsnip has 27 times more Vitamin K than ginger - parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, parsnip contains more folate. Both ginger and parsnip contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Ginger | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 217% more calcium than parsnip - parsnip has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger is an excellent source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than parsnip - parsnip has 0.59mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsnip and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 252% more potassium than parsnip - parsnip has 375mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.706 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 ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and parsnip has 80% less calories than ginger - parsnip has 75 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does parsnip or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and parsnip has 80% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - parsnip has 18g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does parsnip or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than parsnip - parsnip has 36mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does parsnip or ginger contain more iron?
Ginger is an abundant source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than parsnip - parsnip has 0.59mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does parsnip or ginger contain more potassium?
Both parsnip and ginger are high in potassium. Ginger has 250% more potassium than parsnip - parsnip has 375mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.