Mango vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Mango and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mango
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mango and parsnip:
- Both mango and parsnip are high in Vitamin C.
- Parsnip has 65% less sugar than mango.
- Parsnip has more thiamin and pantothenic acid.
- Parsnip is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mango (Mangos, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mango and parsnip contain similar amounts of calories - mango has 60 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mango is similar to parsnip for protein, carbs and fat. Mango has a macronutrient ratio of 5:90:5 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mango | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 90% | 91% |
| Fat | 5% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mango and parsnip contain similar amounts of carbs - mango has 15g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Parsnip is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 206% more dietary fiber than mango - mango has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsnip has 65% less sugar than mango - mango has 13.7g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mango and parsnip contain similar amounts of protein - mango has 0.82g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mango and parsnip are low in saturated fat - mango has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both mango and parsnip are high in Vitamin C. Mango has 114% more Vitamin C than parsnip - mango has 36.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Mango has more Vitamin A than parsnip - mango has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mango and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mango has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Mango and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - mango has 4.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Parsnip has more thiamin and pantothenic acid. Both mango and parsnip contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Mango | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.028 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.038 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.669 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.197 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Parsnip has 227% more calcium than mango - mango has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Parsnip has 269% more iron than mango - mango has 0.16mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Parsnip is an excellent source of potassium and it has 123% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Mango | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.02 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.05 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | ~ | 0.99 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, mango has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Mango | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.051 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.051 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both mango and parsnip contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Mango | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.019 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.019 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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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does mango or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Mango and parsnip contain similar amounts of calories - mango has 60 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does mango or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mango and parsnip contain similar amounts of carbs - mango has 15g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does mango or parsnip contain more potassium?
Parsnip is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than mango - mango has 168mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.