Edamame vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Edamame and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
edamame
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in edamame and parsnip:
- Both edamame and parsnip are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
- Edamame is an excellent source of calcium.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Edamame is high in calories and parsnip has 38% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, edamame is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsnip per calorie. Edamame has a macronutrient ratio of 37:27:36 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Edamame | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 37% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 27% | 91% |
| Fat | 36% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Edamame has 50% less carbohydrates than parsnip - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both edamame and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Edamame has a little more dietary fiber (6%) than parsnip by weight - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Edamame and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 893% more protein than parsnip - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both edamame and parsnip are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and parsnip are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 179% more Vitamin C than edamame - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Edamame has more Vitamin A than parsnip - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Edamame and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Edamame and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate. Both edamame and parsnip contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Edamame | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.155 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.915 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 311 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and it has 75% more calcium than parsnip - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 285% more iron than parsnip - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Both edamame and parsnip are high in potassium. Edamame has 16% more potassium than parsnip - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, edamame has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Edamame | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.358 G | 0.003 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.361 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Edamame | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.792 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 1.794 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.
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FAQ
Does edamame or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Edamame is high in calories and parsnip has 40% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Is edamame or parsnip better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 890% more protein than parsnip - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Does edamame or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, edamame has 50% fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does edamame or parsnip contain more calcium?
Edamame is a rich source of calcium and it has 80% more calcium than parsnip - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
Does edamame or parsnip contain more potassium?
Both edamame and parsnip are high in potassium. Edamame has 20% more potassium than parsnip - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.