Parsnip vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Parsnip and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsnip
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsnip and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and parsnip are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsnip has signficantly more calcium than red bell pepper.
- Red bell pepper has 65% less calories than parsnip.
- Red bell pepper has 66% less carbohydrates than parsnip.
- Red bell pepper has more Vitamin B6.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Red bell pepper has 65% less calories than parsnip - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parsnip is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Parsnip has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsnip | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 79% |
| Fat | 3% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Red bell pepper has 66% less carbohydrates than parsnip - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Parsnip has 133% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Red bell pepper and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Red bell pepper and parsnip contain similar amounts of protein - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and parsnip are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both red bell pepper and parsnip are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 651% more Vitamin C than parsnip - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than parsnip - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin B6. Both parsnip and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Parsnip | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 67 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsnip has signficantly more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Red bell pepper and parsnip contain similar amounts of iron - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsnip has 78% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, parsnip has more quercetin than red bell pepper per 100 grams, however, red bell pepper contains more luteolin than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Parsnip | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 0.99 mg | 0.23 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.61 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.02 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Parsnip | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.056 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.056 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, red bell pepper has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Parsnip | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.041 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.041 G | 0.1 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Red bell pepper has 70% less calories than parsnip - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does red bell pepper or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, red bell pepper has 70% fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or parsnip contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsnip has 80% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.