Parsnips

Parsnips

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 avoided or consumed rarely to ensure healthy blood sugar levels.

Glycemic Index=97
Glycemic Load=12

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, 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 Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

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.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) slices PARSNIPS,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 14

Calories: 100

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.4 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.07 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.15 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.06 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	4 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	23.9 g	*
Sugars	6.4 g	*
Fiber	6.5 g	*
Protein	1.6 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	22.6mg	38%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	2 IU	7%
Vitamin B6	0.12 mg	6%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	29.9 mg	37%
Folate	89.1 mcg	22%
Niacin	0.93 mg	5%
Riboflavin	0.07 mg	4%
Thiamin	0.12 mg	8%
MINERALS
Calcium	47.9 mg	5%
Copper	0.16 mg	8%
Iron	0.78 mg	4%
Magnesium	38.6 mg	10%
Manganese	0.74 mg	37%
Phosphorous	94.4 mg	9%
Potassium	498.8 mg	14%
Selenium	2.4 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

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).