Vegetables

Parsnips, raw: calories and nutrition

Parsnips provide about 75 kcal, 4.9 g fiber, 17 mg vitamin C, and 375 mg potassium per 100 g.

Parsnips, raw in Vegetables category

Quick nutrition facts (Per 100 g / Per serving)

  • 75 kcal Calories (100 g) · 99.8 kcal / serving
  • 1.2 g Protein (100 g) · 1.6 g / serving
  • 0.3 g Total Fat (100 g) · 0.4 g / serving
  • 18 g Total Carbohydrate (100 g) · 23.9 g / serving
Macronutrient calorie share for Parsnips, raw Per 100 grams (75 kcal): Protein 1.2 g (6% of macro calories), Carbohydrates 18 g (91%), Total fat 0.3 g (3%). 75 kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 1.2 g 6%
  • Carbohydrates 18 g 91%
  • Total fat 0.3 g 3%
Macronutrient calorie breakdown per 100 g for Parsnips, raw
Macronutrient Amount per 100 g Share of macro calories
Protein 1.2 g 6%
Carbohydrates 18 g 91%
Total fat 0.3 g 3%

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)

Share of FDA 2,000 kcal reference daily intake provided by 100 grams.

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)
Item Amount Relative value
Vitamin C 17 mg 19% DV
Dietary fiber 4.9 g 18% DV
Folate 67 µg 17% DV
Total sugars 4.8 g 10% DV
Potassium 375 mg 8% DV
Magnesium 29 mg 7% DV
Carbohydrates 18 g 7% DV

Nutrient library

Full nutrient profile

Nutrient Per 100 g 1 cup slices (133 g) % Daily Value (100 g)
Energy 75 kcal 99.8 kcal 4%
Total fat 0.3 g 0.4 g 0%
Saturated fat 0.1 g 0.1 g 0%
Carbohydrates 18 g 23.9 g 7%
Total sugars 4.8 g 6.4 g 10%
Dietary fiber 4.9 g 6.5 g 18%
Protein 1.2 g 1.6 g 2%
Sodium 10 mg 13.3 mg 0%
Calcium 36 mg 47.9 mg 3%
Folate 67 µg 89.1 µg 17%
Iron 0.6 mg 0.8 mg 3%
Magnesium 29 mg 38.6 mg 7%
Potassium 375 mg 498.8 mg 8%
Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Vitamin C 17 mg 22.6 mg 19%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Zinc 0.6 mg 0.8 mg 5%

Serving size

Recipes with Parsnips, raw

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Parsnip Root Garden Salad

A simple arrangement of root vegetables and fresh greens.

🕐 30 min 🔥 76 kcal

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What this means for your health

What is in it

Parsnips have 75 kcal per 100 g. They contain 17.99 g carbs, 4.9 g fiber, and 4.8 g sugars. Protein is 1.2 g and fat is low at 0.3 g. Vitamin C is 17 mg. Potassium is 375 mg. They also provide calcium 36 mg, iron 0.59 mg, magnesium 29 mg, zinc 0.59 mg, and folate 67 µg.

What it means for your health

The fiber may help keep digestion regular. Vitamin C may support the immune system. Potassium may help maintain normal blood pressure. The low fat and sodium levels make it a heart‑friendly choice.

Good to know

One cup of sliced raw parsnips weighs about 133 g. They can be eaten raw or cooked. Their sweet flavor works well in soups and salads. This is general education, not medical advice.

Research behind it

No research papers linked to this food yet.

Source

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain) (ID: 170417) · Retrieved 2026-10-26

Educational information only, not medical or dietary advice. Consult a qualified health professional for personal nutrition guidance.