Strawberries vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and parsnip:
- Both strawberries and parsnip are high in Vitamin C.
- Parsnip has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Parsnip is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Strawberry has 57% less calories than parsnip.
- Strawberry has 57% less carbohydrates than parsnip.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberry has 57% less calories than parsnip - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to parsnip for protein. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:85:7 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 91% |
| Fat | 7% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberry has 57% less carbohydrates than parsnip - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsnip is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 145% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and parsnip contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and parsnip are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and parsnip are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 246% more Vitamin C than parsnip - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsnip has 923% more Vitamin K than strawberry - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsnip has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both strawberries and parsnip contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Strawberries | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsnip has 125% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and parsnip contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Parsnip is an excellent source of potassium and it has 145% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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, both strawberries and parsnip contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Strawberries | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 0.99 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.041 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberry has 60% less calories than parsnip - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does strawberries or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberry has 60% fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or parsnip contain more potassium?
Parsnip is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.