Calories in Parsnips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Parsnips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 71 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 parsnip, 9" long (160 g) provides about 114 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 15% of the Daily Value for copper, 15% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 71 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.3 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.05 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 246 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber M | 4 g | 14% |
| Total sugars I | 4.8 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 13 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K I | 1 µg | 0.8% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.083 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.051 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.72 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.59 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.093 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 58 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 27 mg | 5% |
| Calcium ? | 37 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 0.58 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 69 mg | 6% |
| Potassium ? | 367 mg | 8% |
| Zinc ? | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.14 mg | 15% |
| Manganese ? | 0.29 mg | 13% |
| Selenium I | 1.7 µg | 3% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7%
- Carbohydrates 90%
- Fat 4%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.3 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber4 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars4.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.05 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium246 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water80.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.047 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.041 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.03 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water ? | 80.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.1 g |
| Energy C | 299 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 58 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Parsnips
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsnips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 71 | 1.3 g | 17 g | 0.3 g |
| Parsnips, raw Raw | 75 | 1.2 g | 18 g | 0.3 g |
| Parsnips, cooked Cooked | 92 | 1.3 g | 16.5 g | 2.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 56 | 0.66 g | 14.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 54 | 0.66 g | 13.8 g | 0.34 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin Cooked | 76 | 1.4 g | 17.7 g | 0.14 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt Cooked | 76 | 1.4 g | 17.7 g | 0.14 g |
| Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 68 | 2.7 g | 15.4 g | 0.17 g |
| Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 68 | 2.7 g | 15.4 g | 0.17 g |
| Peas and corn, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 79 | 3.8 g | 16.7 g | 0.47 g |
| Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt Cooked | 90 | 2 g | 20.7 g | 0.15 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked parsnips?
100 g of cooked parsnips has 71 kcal. 1 parsnip, 9" long (160 g): about 114 kcal. 0.5 cup slices (78 g): about 55 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked parsnips?
Cooked parsnips contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.1 g in 1 parsnip, 9" long (160 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked parsnips?
Cooked parsnips has 17 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked parsnips?
Cooked parsnips contains 0.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.05 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked parsnips contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (15% DV), Folate (B9) (15% DV), Vitamin C (14% DV), manganese (13% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked parsnips?
100 g contains 246 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does parsnips have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, parsnips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 71 kcal, while parsnips, raw has 75 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170508. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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