Calories in Parsnips, raw
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Parsnips, raw contains 75 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup slices (133 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 6% from protein and 3% 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 24% of the Daily Value for manganese, 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 75 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 ? | 10 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4.9 g | 18% |
| Total sugars C | 4.8 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 17 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K I | 22.5 µg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.6 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 67 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 36 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 0.59 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 71 mg | 6% |
| Potassium ? | 375 mg | 8% |
| Zinc ? | 0.59 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese ? | 0.56 mg | 24% |
| Selenium I | 1.8 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 6%
- Carbohydrates 91%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein1.2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber4.9 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)
- Sodium10 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79.5 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 (7)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.041 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 |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water ? | 79.5 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.98 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 314 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 67 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation |
|---|---|
| Calories | 87.1 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.3 g |
| Fat | 0.54 g |
| Fiber | 5.4 g |
| Sugars | 10.5 g |
| Sodium | 0.49 mg |
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, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 71 | 1.3 g | 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw Raw | 77 | 1.6 g | 17.3 g | 0.38 g |
| Sweet potato, raw Raw | 86 | 1.6 g | 20.1 g | 0.05 g |
| Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, raw Raw | 90 | 3 g | 18.8 g | 0.35 g |
| Burdock root, raw Raw | 72 | 1.5 g | 17.3 g | 0.15 g |
| Green peas, raw Raw | 81 | 5.4 g | 14.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Shallots, raw Raw | 72 | 2.5 g | 16.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw Raw | 97 | 1.4 g | 23.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Corn, sweet, white, raw Raw | 86 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 1.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw parsnips?
100 g of raw parsnips has 75 kcal. 1 cup slices (133 g): about 100 kcal.
How much protein is in raw parsnips?
Raw parsnips contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in 1 cup slices (133 g). About 6% 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 raw parsnips?
Raw parsnips has 18 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.9 g of fiber and 4.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw parsnips?
Raw 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 raw parsnips contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (24% DV), Vitamin C (19% DV), Vitamin K (19% DV), Folate (B9) (17% DV) and copper (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw parsnips?
100 g contains 10 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does parsnips have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, parsnips, raw has 75 kcal, while parsnips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 71 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 170417. 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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