Food Guide

Parsnips

Buying Tips

Parsnips can be found in the produce section of health food stores and supermarkets. Look for small, firm, and well-shaped roots (very large parsnips may be woody), and avoid those that are limp, shriveled, or spotted.

Varieties

Parsnips vary somewhat in size and shape.

Preparation, Uses, & Tips

Scrub parsnips just before using. They can be baked, sautéed, steamed, or boiled and mashed like potatoes. They stand in nicely for carrots, sweet potatoes, or regular potatoes in most recipes, and lend a gentle sweetness to soups and other combinations of root vegetables.

Storing

Store them, refrigerated, in a plastic bag for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Highlights

Parsnips (raw, sliced), 1 cup (155g)

  • Calories: 100
  • Protein: 1.56g
  • Carbohydrate: 24g
  • Total Fat: 0.4g
  • Fiber: 6.5g

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C (22.6mg) and Folate (88.8mcg)

*Good Source of: Potassium (498mg)

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The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires December 2024.