Parsnip vs. Shallot
Nutrition comparison of Parsnip and Shallot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsnip
versus
shallot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsnip and shallot:
- Both parsnip and shallot are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsnip has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) and Shallot (Shallots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsnip and shallot contain similar amounts of calories - parsnip has 75 calories per 100 grams and shallot has 72 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parsnip is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to shallot for fat. Parsnip has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for shallot, 15:85:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsnip | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 85% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parsnip and shallot contain similar amounts of carbs - parsnip has 18g of total carbs per 100 grams and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsnip and shallot are high in dietary fiber. Parsnip has 53% more dietary fiber than shallot - parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shallot has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsnip and shallot contain similar amounts of sugar - parsnip has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and shallot has 7.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Parsnip and shallot contain similar amounts of protein - parsnip has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and shallot has 2.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsnip and shallot are low in saturated fat - parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shallot has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 113% more Vitamin C than shallot - parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shallot has 8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Shallot and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - shallot has 1.2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsnip has 36 times more Vitamin E than shallot - parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shallot has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsnip has 27 times more Vitamin K than shallot - parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shallot has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsnip has more riboflavin and niacin, however, shallot contains more Vitamin B6. Both parsnip and shallot contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Parsnip | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | 67 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsnip and shallot contain similar amounts of calcium - parsnip has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and shallot has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Shallot has 103% more iron than parsnip - parsnip has 0.59mg of iron per 100 grams and shallot has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsnip and shallot are high in potassium. Parsnip has 12% more potassium than shallot - parsnip has 375mg of potassium per 100 grams and shallot has 334mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both parsnip and shallot contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Parsnip | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both parsnip and shallot contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Parsnip | Shallot | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.041 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.041 G | 0.037 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 shallot contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsnip and shallot contain similar amounts of calories - parsnip has 75 calories in 100g and shallot has 72 calories.
Does parsnip or shallot have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parsnip and shallot contain similar amounts of carbs - parsnip has 18g of carbs for 100g and shallot has 16.8g of carbohydrates.
Does parsnip or shallot contain more potassium?
Both parsnip and shallot are high in potassium. Parsnip has 10% more potassium than shallot - parsnip has 375mg of potassium in 100 grams and shallot has 334mg of potassium.