⏱ 30 min total

Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Nutmeg Butter

Name: Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Nutmeg Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ½ large Carrots; 1 parsnip Parsnips; 1 tbsp Butter; ¼ tsp Nutmeg; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 223 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

224

11%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.3g
4% of calories
Carbs
29g
49% of calories
Fat
12g
47% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Nutmeg Butter (223 g) has 224 calories, with 2.3 g of protein, 29 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (49% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (29% DV), Vitamin A (111% DV) and Vitamin C (26% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 38% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

101cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

21g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

9.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Dietary fiber29%
Vitamin A111%
Vitamin C26%
Vitamin K32%
Folate (B9)22%
Manganese32%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E17%
Thiamine13%
Niacin11%
Vitamin B619%
Pantothenic acid18%
Iron12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat38%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min

1
Heat the oven to 400° F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup.
2
Peel the carrots and parsnips, then cut them into evenly sized sticks so they roast uniformly.
3
Melt the butter and toss it with the carrots and parsnips until thoroughly coated.
4
Season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper; toss again for even coverage.
5
Spread the vegetables on the prepared baking sheet in a single, uncrowded layer.
6
Roast until tender and lightly caramelized, 18–22 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
7
Serve hot as a side dish.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (223 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	999 μg	111%
Vitamin C	23 mg	26%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	3 mg	17%
Vitamin K	38 μg	32%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	13%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	9%
Niacin	2 mg	11%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	19%
Folate (B9)	88 μg	22%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	18%
Choline	12 mg	2%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	76 mg	8%
Iron	1 mg	12%
Potassium	726 mg	15%
Magnesium	43 mg	10%
Phosphorus	113 mg	16%
Zinc	1 mg	8%
Copper	0.2 mg	17%
Manganese	1 mg	32%
Selenium	2 μg	4%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	3,755 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.2 g	—
Beta carotene	8,970 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	4 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.4 g	—
Glycine	0 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	1 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	95 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	2 g	—
Sucrose	4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.3 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 224 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

43min
Walking (3.5 mph)
27min
Cycling (moderate)
19min
Running (6 mph)
32min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Nutmeg Butter?

One serving of Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Nutmeg Butter (1 serving) has 224 calories, which works out to 101 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Nutmeg Butter high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 4% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Nutmeg Butter keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 21 g of net carbs and 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Nutmeg Butter?

125 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Nutmeg Butter?

9.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (223 g)

Calories224

% Daily Value*

Total fat 12g	16%
Saturated fat 7.5g	38%
Trans fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 125mg	5%
Total carbohydrate 29g	10%
Dietary fiber 8g	29%
Total sugars 9.9g
Protein 2.3g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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