Parsnips Calories and Nutrition Facts
Parsnips has 87 calories per 100 g, with 1.3 g protein, 19.3 g carbs and 0.5 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Parsnips, raw (FDC ID: 2747659).
A 100g serving of parsnips contains 87 calories, 1.3g protein, 19.3g total carbs (13.9g net carbs), and 0.5g fat.
Energy density
0.87 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
1.5 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
13.9 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
115 g
≈ 4.1 oz
- Sugars
- 10.5g
- Fibre
- 5.4g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 0mg
Parsnips, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for parsnips, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate, and it is a good source of fibre.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 87 kcal | — |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 19.3 g | 7% |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 10.5 g | — |
| Fibre | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Parsnips calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 0.87 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 25 kcal | 0.4 g | 5.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 87 kcal | 1.3 g | 19.3 g | 0.5 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 99 kcal | 1.5 g | 21.9 g | 0.6 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 197 kcal | 2.9 g | 43.8 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 395 kcal | 5.9 g | 87.5 g | 2.3 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2747659.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How parsnips compares to other vegetables
Against the 80 vegetables in this database, parsnips ranks 74th lowest in calories and 39th highest in protein. The category averages 50 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 74% above it. The lightest option in the category is pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill at 12 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is flour, potato at 8.1 g per 100 g.
| Vegetables (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥔 Potatoes, russet, without skin, raw | 83 kcal | 2.3 g | 0.83 |
| 🌽 Corn, sweet, yellow and white kernels, fresh, raw | 85 kcal | 2.8 g | 0.85 |
| 🍽️ Parsnips, raw (this page) | 87 kcal | 1.3 g | 0.87 |
| 🍅 Tomato, paste, canned, without salt added | 104 kcal | 4.2 g | 1.04 |
| 🍽️ Ketchup, restaurant | 117 kcal | 1.1 g | 1.17 |
Portion planning with parsnips
- 100 calories comes to about 115 g (4.1 oz).
- Fibre density is 6.2 g per 100 calories, covering 19% of the daily fibre target per 100 g.
- Macro split by calories: 89% carbs, 6% protein, 5% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- Good source of fibre — 5.4 g per 100 g (≥ 10% DV)
- Low fat — 0.5 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Sodium free — 0 mg per 100 g (< 5 mg)
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Parsnips FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of parsnips?
One serving of 100 g provides 87 calories, 19.3 g total carbs (13.9 g net carbs), 1.3 g protein, and 0.5 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of parsnips?
Parsnips contains 87 calories per 100 g, with 1.3 g protein, 19.3 g carbohydrate, and 0.5 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for parsnips?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Parsnips, raw" is FDC ID: 2747659. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of parsnips?
By calories, parsnips is approximately 89% carbohydrates, 6% protein, and 5% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of parsnips?
One ounce (28 g) of parsnips has 25 calories, with 0.4 g protein, 5.5 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 99 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 395 calories.
How much parsnips is 100 calories?
About 115 g of parsnips supplies 100 calories, because it carries 0.87 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How many net carbs are in parsnips?
Per 100 g, parsnips has 13.9 g net carbs — 19.3 g total carbohydrate minus 5.4 g fibre.
Is parsnips high or low in calories for a vegetable?
Parsnips sits 74% above the vegetables average of 50 kcal per 100 g, ranking 74th lowest of 80 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.