Quinoa vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Quinoa and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
quinoa
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quinoa and parsnip:
- Both quinoa and parsnip are high in dietary fiber.
- Parsnip has more pantothenic acid.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Parsnip is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quinoa (Quinoa, cooked) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Quinoa is high in calories and parsnip has 38% less calories than quinoa - quinoa has 120 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quinoa is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to parsnip per calorie. Quinoa has a macronutrient ratio of 15:71:15 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quinoa | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 91% |
| Fat | 15% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Quinoa and parsnip contain similar amounts of carbs - quinoa has 21.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both quinoa and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Parsnip has 75% more dietary fiber than quinoa - quinoa has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Quinoa and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - quinoa has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quinoa has 267% more protein than parsnip - quinoa has 4.4g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both quinoa and parsnip are low in saturated fat - quinoa has 0.23g 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 more Vitamin C than quinoa - parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and quinoa does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Quinoa and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - quinoa has 1.5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Quinoa and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - quinoa has 0.63mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsnip has more Vitamin K than quinoa - parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quinoa does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Parsnip has more pantothenic acid. Both quinoa and parsnip contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Quinoa | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.107 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.412 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 42 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsnip has 112% more calcium than quinoa - quinoa has 17mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Quinoa has 153% more iron than parsnip - quinoa has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Parsnip is an excellent source of potassium and it has 118% more potassium than quinoa - quinoa has 172mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, quinoa has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DHA than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Quinoa | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 0.003 G |
| DHA | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.1 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, quinoa has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Quinoa | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.974 G | 0.041 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.977 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 quinoa or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Quinoa is high in calories and parsnip has 40% less calories than quinoa - quinoa has 120 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does quinoa or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, quinoa and parsnip contain similar amounts of carbs - quinoa has 21.3g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does quinoa or parsnip contain more potassium?
Parsnip is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than quinoa - quinoa has 172mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.