Parsnips

About This Food

Parsnips are root vegetable and a cousin to the carrot.

While parsnips are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C and folate, they are a high glycemic index food.

Because of this, they should be consumed in moderation, and with a healthy fat source, to ensure healthy blood sugar levels.

 

Glycemic Index=97
Glycemic Load=12

Choose parsnips with well-shaped roots and avoid those that are shriveled or contain soft spots. Refrigerate in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks.

Special diets
  • Autoimmune Paleo Diet
  • Elimination Diet
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low FODMAP Diet
  • Low Histamine Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
  • Fiber
  • VitaminC
  • VitaminK
  • Folate
  • Manganese
Good Source of
  • Potassium
Preferences
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Molds
  • No Citrus
  • No Coconut
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup(s) slices

Calories: 100

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 14 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
0.4 g
Saturated Fat
0.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.06 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
4 g
ALA
4 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
23.93 g
Net Carbohydrate
17.41 g
Sugars
6.38 g
Fiber
6.52 g
Protein
1.6 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Macronutrients
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
0 IU
0%
Vitamin C
22.61 mg
38%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
1.98 IU
7%
Vitamin B6
0.12 mg
6%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
29.93 mg
37%
Folate
89.11 mcg
22%
Niacin
0.93 mg
5%
Riboflavin
0.07 mg
4%
Thiamin
0.12 mg
8%
Choline
0 mg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
47.88 mg
5%
Copper
0.16 mg
8%
Iron
0.78 mg
4%
Magnesium
38.57 mg
10%
Manganese
0.74 mg
37%
Phosphorous
94.43 mg
9%
Potassium
498.75 mg
14%
Selenium
2.39 mcg
3%
Sodium
13.3 mg
1%
Zinc
0.78 mg
5%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
0 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
Print icon. Print
Print icon. Print