Pecan vs. Parsnip

Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Parsnip


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of pecan versus parsnip (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and parsnip:

  • Both pecan and parsnip are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
  • Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, parsnip contains more folate.
  • Pecan is a great source of iron and protein.
  • Pecan is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pecan and parsnip is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Pecan is high in calories and parsnip has 89% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, pecan is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to parsnip for protein. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Pecan Parsnip
Protein 5% 6%
Carbohydrates 8% 91%
Fat 88% 3%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pecan and parsnip contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both pecan and parsnip are high in dietary fiber. Pecan has 96% more dietary fiber than parsnip - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Pecan and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Pecan is a great source of protein and it has 664% more protein than parsnip - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pecan is high in saturated fat and parsnip has 99% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 14 times more Vitamin C than pecan - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Pecan and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Pecan and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pecan and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and parsnip has 22.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Pecan has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, parsnip contains more folate. Both pecan and parsnip contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.

Pecan Parsnip
Thiamin 0.66 MG 0.09 MG
Riboflavin 0.13 MG 0.05 MG
Niacin 1.167 MG 0.7 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.863 MG 0.6 MG
Vitamin B6 0.21 MG 0.09 MG
Folate 22 UG 67 UG

Minerals

calcium

Pecan is an excellent source of calcium and it has 94% more calcium than parsnip - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.

iron

Pecan is a great source of iron and it has 329% more iron than parsnip - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.

potassium

Both pecan and parsnip are high in potassium. Pecan has a little more potassium (9%) than parsnip by weight - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, pecan has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than parsnip per 100 grams.

Pecan Parsnip
alpha linoleic acid 0.986 G 0.003 G
Total 0.986 G 0.003 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.

Pecan Parsnip
other omega 6 0.069 G ~
linoleic acid 20.628 G 0.041 G
Total 20.697 G 0.041 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Pecan or Parsnip .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) .

Pecan 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Parsnip 100g

( 100 g )
691KCAL 35%
821% calories
75KCAL 4%
14G 6%
carbohydrates 29%
18G 7%
9.6G 38%
96% dietary fiber
4.9G 20%
4G sugar 20% 4.8G
72G 113%
>999% total fat
0.3G 1%
6.2G 34%
>999% saturated fat
0.05G 0.3%
41G >999% monounsaturated fat 0.11G
22G >999% polyunsaturated fat 0.05G
sodium >999%
10MG 1%
Vitamins and Minerals
3UG 0.4%
>999% Vitamin A
1.1MG 2%
Vitamin C >999%
17MG 23%
70MG 7%
94% calcium
36MG 4%
2.5MG 14%
324% iron
0.59MG 3%
121MG 39%
317% magnesium
29MG 9%
410MG 18%
9% potassium
375MG 16%
0.66MG 60%
633% thiamin (Vit B1)
0.09MG 8%
0.13MG 12%
160% riboflavin (Vit B2)
0.05MG 5%
1.2MG 8%
71% niacin (Vit B3)
0.7MG 5%
0.21MG 16%
133% Vitamin B6
0.09MG 7%
0.86MG 17%
43% pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
0.6MG 12%
22UG 6%
folate (Vit B9) 205%
67UG 17%
1.4MG 9%
Vitamin E 7%
1.5MG 10%
3.5UG 4%
Vitamin K 557%
23UG 25%
9.2G 18%
667% protein
1.2G 2%
41MG 10%
>999% choline
1.2MG 100%
899% copper
0.12MG 10%
10UG 0.3%
>999% fluoride
4.5MG 250%
703% manganese
0.56MG 31%
277MG 40%
290% phosphorus
71MG 10%
3.8UG 7%
111% selenium
1.8UG 3%
4.5MG 57%
663% zinc
0.59MG 7%
3.5G Water >999% 80G
0.46G >999% Starch


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, iodine, molybdenum, Vitamin D, biotin (Vit B7), Vitamin B12, cholesterol, trans fat.

FAQ

Does pecan or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pecan is high in calories and parsnip has 90% less calories than pecan - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.

Does pecan or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pecan and parsnip contain similar amounts of carbs - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.

Does pecan or parsnip contain more calcium?
Pecan is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than parsnip - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.

Does pecan or parsnip contain more potassium?
Both pecan and parsnip are high in potassium. Pecan has a little more potassium ( 10%) than parsnip by weight - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.