QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in raw parsnip?
The selected raw parsnip provides 87.1 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the edible portion and keep other states separate.
87.1 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Raw parsnip nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 87.1 kcal
- Protein
- 1.27 g
- Carbohydrate
- 19.3 g
- Fat
- 0.538 g
- Fibre
- 5.35 g
- Potassium
- 493 mg
- Folate
- 83.4 µg
- Calcium
- 44.2 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central Foundation record 2747659. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
1.27 g per 100 g. From Parsnips, raw.
Carbohydrate
19.3 g per 100 g. From Parsnips, raw.
Fat
0.538 g per 100 g. From Parsnips, raw.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where raw parsnip fits in a varied eating pattern.
Potassium
493 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Folate
83.4 µg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Calcium
44.2 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Vitamin C
11.8 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Raw
Selected reference.
Boiled
Use a cooked record and match salt state.
Roasted
Use cooked weight and add oil separately.
Mashed
Log butter, milk and every recipe ingredient.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How raw parsnip can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 87.1 kcal per 100 g, the 50 g example is 43.5 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 5.35 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 1.27 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Match raw or cooked state first and count added fat or mash ingredients separately.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Keep whole parsnips chilled and reasonably dry.
After opening or cooking
Keep cut parsnip covered and chilled.
Prepare
Scrub or rinse before cutting and use clean utensils.
Safety boundary
Discard mouldy or extensively decayed roots; the nutrient record does not establish storage duration.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log raw parsnip more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Parsnips, raw.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record, while explicitly labelled gram examples are calculated.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Raw parsnip calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of parsnip?
87.1 kcal in the selected Parsnips, raw record.
How much fibre is in parsnip?
5.35 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which parsnip state does this page use?
Parsnips, raw. Preparation and edible state are part of the answer.
Why are there no cup or whole-root portions?
The selected USDA record contains no named portion weights, so this page uses calculated gram examples only.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 87.1 kcal per 100 g. Named weights come from the selected source record; calculated gram examples are labelled.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Parsnips, raw, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Named portion claims use source-held weights; explicitly labelled gram examples are calculations from the per-100-g record. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central Foundation record 2747659 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.