Parsnip vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Parsnip and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
parsnip
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parsnip and yellow corn:
- Both yellow corn and parsnip are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsnip has signficantly more calcium than yellow corn.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Yellow corn has more niacin, however, parsnip contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Parsnip has 22% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 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 yellow corn per calorie. Parsnip has a macronutrient ratio of 6:91:3 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parsnip | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yellow corn and parsnip contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both yellow corn and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Parsnip has 104% more dietary fiber than yellow corn - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 184% more protein than parsnip - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and parsnip are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g 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 209% more Vitamin C than yellow corn - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than parsnip - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsnip has 15 times more Vitamin E than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsnip has 55 times more Vitamin K than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more niacin, however, parsnip contains more folate. Both parsnip and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Parsnip | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.7 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.6 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 67 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsnip has signficantly more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Yellow corn and parsnip contain similar amounts of iron - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Both yellow corn and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsnip has 72% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yellow corn has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Parsnip | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.003 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.003 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Parsnip | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.041 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.041 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Parsnip has 20% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does yellow corn or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yellow corn and parsnip contain similar amounts of carbs - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or parsnip contain more potassium?
Both yellow corn and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsnip has 70% more potassium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.