Parsnip
What it is
Parsnip is a root vegetable. This entry uses the raw-parsnip reference, rather than a roasted portion, soup, or mashed mixture.
What it does
The reference provides 18 g of carbohydrate, 4.9 g of fiber, and 67 micrograms of folate per 100 g. Folate supports DNA production and normal cell division. Potassium and vitamin C are also part of the food's nutrient profile.
Research context and ingredient forms
A root-vegetable category alone does not describe carbohydrate content. Compare named foods on the same weight and preparation basis instead of assuming that all roots supply the same amount.
Using this information
For a raw ingredient, use its edible weight. For roasted or mashed parsnips, account for preparation and added ingredients. Comparing a raw parsnip with a cooked portion of another root requires separate records for both forms.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 75 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Parsnips, raw; Parsnips, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 18 g per 100 g edible portion | Parsnips, raw; Parsnips, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 4.9 g per 100 g edible portion | Parsnips, raw; Parsnips, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 17 mg per 100 g edible portion | Parsnips, raw; Parsnips, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 375 mg per 100 g edible portion | Parsnips, raw; Parsnips, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Folate, total | 67 µg per 100 g edible portion | Parsnips, raw; Parsnips, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Parsnips, raw
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a clinical-outcome estimate or current brand label.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Folate: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Used only for the mapped definition or nutrient role, not a food-specific clinical benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
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Products containing it
No label-specific product relationship has been reviewed for this entry.