Jicama vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Jicama and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
jicama
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in jicama and parsnip:
- Both jicama and parsnip are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Jicama has 51% less carbohydrates than parsnip.
- Parsnip has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parsnip is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Jicama (Yambean (jicama), raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jicama has 49% less calories than parsnip - jicama has 38 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, jicama is similar to parsnip for protein, carbs and fat. Jicama has a macronutrient ratio of 8:90:2 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Jicama | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 91% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jicama has 51% less carbohydrates than parsnip - jicama has 8.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jicama and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to jicama for dietary fiber - jicama has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Jicama and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - jicama has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Jicama and parsnip contain similar amounts of protein - jicama has 0.72g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jicama and parsnip are low in saturated fat - jicama has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jicama and parsnip are high in Vitamin C. Jicama has 19% more Vitamin C than parsnip - jicama has 20.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jicama and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - jicama has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Jicama and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - jicama has 0.46mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Parsnip has 74 times more Vitamin K than jicama - jicama has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsnip has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both jicama and parsnip contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Jicama | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.029 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.2 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.135 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsnip has 200% more calcium than jicama - jicama has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Jicama and parsnip contain similar amounts of iron - jicama has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Parsnip is an excellent source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jicama has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Jicama | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.014 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.014 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both jicama and parsnip contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Jicama | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.029 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 jicama or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Jicama has 50% less calories than parsnip - jicama has 38 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does jicama or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jicama has 50% fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - jicama has 8.8g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does jicama or parsnip contain more potassium?
Parsnip is a rich source of potassium and it has 150% more potassium than jicama - jicama has 150mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.