Iceberg lettuce vs parsnips: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: iceberg lettuce scores 84/100 and parsnips 82/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Iceberg lettuce
14 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup shredded: 72 g
Parsnips
75 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup sliced: 133 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesIceberg lettuce14 vs 75 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even0.9 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- More fiberParsnips1.2 vs 4.9 g per 100 g
- Less sugarIceberg lettuce2 vs 4.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumParsnips141 vs 375 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Iceberg lettuce, 100 g | Parsnips, 100 g | Iceberg lettuce, 72 g | Parsnips, 133 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 kcal | 75 kcal | 10 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.2 g | 0.6 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g | 18 g | 2.1 g | 24 g |
| Sugars | 2 g | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 6.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4.9 g | 0.9 g | 6.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 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 | 2.8 mg | 17 mg | 2 mg | 23 mg |
| Vitamin A | 25 µg | 0 µg | 18 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 141 mg | 375 mg | 102 mg | 499 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.6 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.8 mg |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 36 mg | 13 mg | 48 mg |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 29 mg | 5 mg | 39 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 10 mg | 7.2 mg | 13 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.