Pecan vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pecan
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and parsnip:
- Both pecan and parsnip are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, parsnip contains more folate.
- Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
- Pecan is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pecan is high in calories and parsnip has 89% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to parsnip for protein. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 91% |
| Fat | 88% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pecan and parsnip contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pecan and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 96% more dietary fiber than parsnip - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pecan and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 664% more protein than parsnip - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and parsnip has 99% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g 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 14 times more Vitamin C than pecan - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pecan and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pecan and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pecan and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, parsnip contains more folate. Both pecan and parsnip contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Pecan | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 22 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 94% more calcium than parsnip - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 329% more iron than parsnip - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Both pecan and parsnip are high in potassium. Pecan has a little more potassium (9%) than parsnip by weight - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.986 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.986 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.069 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 20.697 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 pecan or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Pecan is high in calories and parsnip has 90% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does pecan or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pecan and parsnip contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does pecan or parsnip contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than parsnip - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
Does pecan or parsnip contain more potassium?
Both pecan and parsnip are high in potassium. Pecan has a little more potassium ( 10%) than parsnip by weight - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.