Watermelon vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Watermelon and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
watermelon
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in watermelon and parsnip:
- Parsnip has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parsnip has signficantly more calcium than watermelon.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Parsnip is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Watermelon has 58% less carbohydrates than parsnip.
- Watermelon has 60% less calories than parsnip.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Watermelon has 60% less calories than parsnip - watermelon has 30 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, watermelon is similar to parsnip for protein, carbs and fat. Watermelon has a macronutrient ratio of 7:90:4 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Watermelon | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 91% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Watermelon has 58% less carbohydrates than parsnip - watermelon has 7.6g 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 11 times more dietary fiber than watermelon - watermelon has 0.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Watermelon and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - watermelon has 6.2g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Watermelon and parsnip contain similar amounts of protein - watermelon has 0.61g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both watermelon and parsnip are low in saturated fat - watermelon has 0.02g 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 110% more Vitamin C than watermelon - watermelon has 8.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Watermelon has more Vitamin A than parsnip - watermelon has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsnip has 28 times more Vitamin E than watermelon - watermelon has 0.05mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsnip has 224 times more Vitamin K than watermelon - watermelon has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsnip has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Watermelon | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.033 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.178 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.221 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.045 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsnip has signficantly more calcium than watermelon - watermelon has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Watermelon and parsnip contain similar amounts of iron - watermelon has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Parsnip is an excellent source of potassium and it has 235% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg 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, watermelon has more luteolin and kaempferol than parsnip per 100 grams, however, parsnip contains more quercetin than watermelon per 100 grams.
| Watermelon | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.46 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.45 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.99 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both watermelon and parsnip contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Watermelon | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.05 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Watermelon (Watermelon, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does watermelon or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Watermelon has 60% less calories than parsnip - watermelon has 30 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does watermelon or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, watermelon has 60% fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - watermelon has 7.6g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does watermelon or parsnip contain more potassium?
Parsnip is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than watermelon - watermelon has 112mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.