Parsnip vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Parsnip and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsnip
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsnip and peas:
- Both parsnip and peas are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, parsnip contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsnip and peas contain similar amounts of calories - parsnip has 75 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parsnip is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to peas for fat. Parsnip has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsnip | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 69% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsnip and peas contain similar amounts of carbs - parsnip has 18g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsnip and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 16% more dietary fiber than parsnip - parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsnip and peas contain similar amounts of sugar - parsnip has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 352% more protein than parsnip - parsnip has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsnip and peas are low in saturated fat - parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both parsnip and peas are high in Vitamin C. Pea has 135% more Vitamin C than parsnip - parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pea has more Vitamin A than parsnip - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsnip and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsnip and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, parsnip contains more pantothenic acid. Both parsnip and peas contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Parsnip | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 67 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsnip has 44% more calcium than pea - parsnip has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 149% more iron than parsnip - parsnip has 0.59mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsnip and peas are high in potassium. Parsnip has 54% more potassium than pea - parsnip has 375mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Parsnip | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.035 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pea has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Parsnip | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.041 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.041 G | 0.152 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 peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsnip and peas contain similar amounts of calories - parsnip has 75 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does parsnip or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsnip and peas contain similar amounts of carbs - parsnip has 18g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does parsnip or peas contain more potassium?
Both parsnip and peas are high in potassium. Parsnip has 50% more potassium than pea - parsnip has 375mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.