Parsnips Nutrition facts
Parsnips
Parsnips are sweet, fleshy underground taproots closely related to the carrot family of vegetables. They indeed have similar appearance and growth characteristics as other Apiaceae family members like carrots, parsley, celery, cumin, dill, etc. Botanically, they belong to the Umbelliferae (Apiaceae) family, in the genus, Pastinaca.
Scientific name: Pastinaca sativa.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 75 Kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.99 g | 14% |
| Protein | 1.20 g | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0.30 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 13% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 67 µg | 17% |
| Niacin | 0.700 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.600 mg | 12% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.90 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin | 0.050 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin | 0.090 mg | 7.5% |
| Vitamin A | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 17 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 22.5 µg | 19% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 10 mg | <1% |
| Potassium | 375 mg | 8% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3.5% |
| Copper | 0.120 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.59 mg | 7.5% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.560 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 71 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 1.8 µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.59 mg | 5% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-α | 0 µg | -- |
| Carotene-ß | 0 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 0 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 0 µg | -- |