Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Parsnips VS Boiled Parsnips

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Parsnips	6%	3%	91%
Boiled Parsnips	7%	4%	89%

Macro Nutrients

	Parsnips	Boiled Parsnips	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	10.3% 298kcal	9.7% 282kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.23% 1.2g	1.23% 1.2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.62% 0.2g	0.62% 0.2g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.74% 0.012g	0.74% 0.012g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.96% 0.16g	0.96% 0.16g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	55% 71.4g	52% 67.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	26.3% 19g	26.3% 19g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	51% 19.4g	37.6% 14.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	8.5% 4.76g	9.36% 5.24g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Parsnips	Boiled Parsnips	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	29.8% 0.36mg	27.5% 0.33mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	15.3% 0.2mg	15.6% 0.2mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	17.4% 2.78mg	18% 2.87mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	47.6% 2.4mg	46.7% 2.33mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	27.5% 0.36mg	28.4% 0.37mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	66.5% 266μg	57.5% 230μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	75% 67.5mg	57.3% 51.6mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	39.4% 5.9mg	26.5% 3.97mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	74.4% 89.3μg	3.3% 3.97μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Parsnips	Boiled Parsnips	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	14.3% 143mg	14.7% 147mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	53% 0.48mg	61% 0.55mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	29.3% 2.34mg	28.8% 2.3mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	27.4% 115mg	27.4% 115mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	97% 2.22mg	50.7% 1.17mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	40.3% 282mg	39% 274mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	43.8% 1488mg	43% 1457mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	13% 7.14μg	12.3% 6.75μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.65% 39.7mg	2.65% 39.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	21.3% 2.34mg	9.4% 1.03mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	8.53% 316g	8.6% 318g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Parsnips vs Boiled Parsnips:

• Raw Parsnips have 1.3 times more Vitamin C, 1.5 times more Vitamin E and 22.5 times more Vitamin K than Boiled and Drained Parsnips.
• Both Raw Parsnips and Boiled and Drained Parsnips have similar amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9 per 14 oz.
• Both Raw Parsnips as well as Boiled and Drained Parsnips have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 oz.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Parsnips vs Boiled Parsnips:

• Raw Parsnips have 1.9 times more Manganese and 2.3 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Parsnips.
• Both Raw Parsnips and Boiled and Drained Parsnips have similar amounts of Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium and Water per 14 oz.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• Raw Parsnips have 1.4 times more Fiber than Boiled and Drained Parsnips.
• Both Raw Parsnips and Boiled and Drained Parsnips have similar amounts of Energy, Carbohydrate, Sugars and Protein per 14 oz.
• Both Raw Parsnips as well as Boiled and Drained Parsnips have insufficient amounts of Fat, Omega 3, Omega 6, Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 14 oz.