Carrots vs parsnips: which is healthier?
Carrots are more nutrient-dense, scoring 93/100 against 82/100 for parsnips. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Carrots
41 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium carrot: 61 g
Higher scoreParsnips
75 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup sliced: 133 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCarrots41 vs 75 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even0.9 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- More fiberParsnips2.8 vs 4.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even4.7 vs 4.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumParsnips320 vs 375 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Carrots, 100 g | Parsnips, 100 g | Carrots, 61 g | Parsnips, 133 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 41 kcal | 75 kcal | 25 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.2 g | 0.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.6 g | 18 g | 5.8 g | 24 g |
| Sugars | 4.7 g | 4.8 g | 2.9 g | 6.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 4.9 g | 1.7 g | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 5.9 mg | 17 mg | 3.6 mg | 23 mg |
| Vitamin A | 835 µg | 0 µg | 509 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 375 mg | 195 mg | 499 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 0.6 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 36 mg | 20 mg | 48 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 29 mg | 7.3 mg | 39 mg |
| Sodium | 69 mg | 10 mg | 42 mg | 13 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.