How many carbs are in parsnips?
0.5 cup slices of parsnips contains about 13.3g of carbohydrate, 10.5g net carbs after subtracting 2.8g of fiber, 1g of protein, and 55 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 cup slices (78g) | 13.3g | 2.8g | 10.5g |
| 1 parsnip (9" long) (160g) | 27.2g | 5.8g | 21.5g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 17g | 3.6g | 13.4g |
Net carbs in parsnips
0.5 cup slices of parsnips contains 10.5g of net carbs — total carbs (13.3g) minus dietary fiber (2.8g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for parsnips (per 100g)
- Calories: 71 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 17g
- Dietary fiber: 3.6g
- Sugars: 4.8g
- Protein: 1.3g
- Fat: 0.3g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 170009). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in parsnips?
0.5 cup slices of parsnips contains about 13.3g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 2.8g of fiber, the net carbs are about 10.5g.
How many net carbs are in parsnips?
Net carbs in 0.5 cup slices of parsnips are about 10.5g — that is total carbs (13.3g) minus dietary fiber (2.8g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is parsnips good for diabetics?
Parsnips contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is parsnips keto-friendly?
Whether parsnips fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (0.5 cup slices) provides about 10.5g of net carbs.