Rhubarb vs. Parsnip
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Parsnip
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
parsnip
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and parsnip:
- Both rhubarb and parsnip are high in potassium.
- Parsnip has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Parsnip is a great source of Vitamin C.
- Parsnip is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Rhubarb has 72% less calories than parsnip.
- Rhubarb has 75% less carbohydrates than parsnip.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Parsnip (Parsnips, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb has 72% less calories than parsnip - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and parsnip has 75 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to parsnip for fat. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for parsnip, 6:91:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 91% |
| Fat | 6% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb has 75% less carbohydrates than parsnip - rhubarb has 4.5g 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 172% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and parsnip contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and parsnip has 4.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and parsnip contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and parsnip are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g 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 113% more Vitamin C than rhubarb - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parsnip has 17mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and parsnip does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and parsnip has 1.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb and parsnip contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rhubarb has 29.3ug 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 rhubarb and parsnip contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Rhubarb | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 0.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 67 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 139% more calcium than parsnip - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and parsnip contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and parsnip has 0.59mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsnip has 30% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rhubarb has more linoleic acid than parsnip per 100 grams.
| Rhubarb | Parsnip | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.099 G | 0.041 G |
| Total | 0.099 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 rhubarb or parsnip contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb has 70% less calories than parsnip - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and parsnip has 75 calories.
Does rhubarb or parsnip have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb has 80% fewer carbohydrates than parsnip - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and parsnip has 18g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or parsnip contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 140% more calcium than parsnip - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and parsnip has 36mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or parsnip contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and parsnip are high in potassium. Parsnip has 30% more potassium than rhubarb - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and parsnip has 375mg of potassium.