Pasta vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pasta
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pasta and parsnip:
- Both pasta and parsnip are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Pasta is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pasta is high in calories and parsnip has 80% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pasta is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to parsnip for fat. Pasta has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pasta | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 91% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pasta is high in carbohydrates and parsnip has 76% less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pasta and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Parsnip has 53% more dietary fiber than pasta - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pasta and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pasta is an excellent source of protein and it has 987% more protein than parsnip - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pasta and parsnip are low in saturated fat - pasta has 0.28g 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 pasta - parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pasta and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsnip has 224 times more Vitamin K than pasta - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both pasta and parsnip contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pasta | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.891 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 7.177 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.431 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.142 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 237 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsnip has 71% more calcium than pasta - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 459% more iron than parsnip - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Both pasta and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsnip has 68% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pasta has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.024 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pasta has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Pasta | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.54 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.54 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 pasta or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Pasta is high in calories and parsnip has 80% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does pasta or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and parsnip has 80% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does pasta or parsnip contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 460% more iron than parsnip - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
Does pasta or parsnip contain more potassium?
Both pasta and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsnip has 70% more potassium than pasta - pasta has 223mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.