Parsnips vs Sweet Potato – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing parsnips to sweet potato, we picked the sweet potato.

Why?

In terms of macros, there isn’t much between them: parsnips have very slightly more fiber and sweet potato very slightly more carbs and protein, but it’s close enough to fairly call it a tie, as we’re looking at average numbers, and the differences are within each other’s margins of variation (since exact figures will vary from plant to plant, soil to soil, etc).

In the category of vitamins, parsnips have more of vitamins B9, E, and choline, while sweet potatoes have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, and K. Thus, a clear win for sweet potatoes in this round.

When it comes to minerals, parsnips have more phosphorus and selenium, while sweet potatoes have more copper, iron, manganese, potassium, and zinc.

Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for sweet potatoes, but by all means enjoy either or both; diversity is good!

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Enjoy!