Calories in Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 29 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 package, 10 oz yields (220 g) provides about 64 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 36% from protein and 10% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 432% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 60% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 24% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 29 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.42 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.099 g | 0.5% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 251 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Total sugars I | 0.75 g | |
| Protein ? | 3.4 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 538 µg | 60% |
| Vitamin C ? | 21.8 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 2.7 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K I | 519 µg | 432% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.054 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.074 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.069 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.067 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 39 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 0.5 mg | 0.1% |
| Calcium ? | 152 mg | 12% |
| Iron ? | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium ? | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 34 mg | 3% |
| Potassium ? | 224 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 0.41 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese ? | 0.48 mg | 21% |
| Selenium I | 1.2 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 36%
- Carbohydrates 54%
- Fat 10%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.4 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.4 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.75 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.42 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.099 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium251 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.028 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.17 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.058 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.18 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.17 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.31 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.22 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.076 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.038 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.21 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.13 g |
| Valine ? | 0.23 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.21 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.081 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.23 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.35 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.46 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.2 g |
| Proline ? | 0.16 g |
| Serine ? | 0.14 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.051 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.076 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.02 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 6,459 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 11,915 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (10)
| Water ? | 90.4 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.85 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 123 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 10,765 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 39 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Turnip greens
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnip greens, canned, no salt added Canned | 19 | 1.4 g | 2.8 g | 0.3 g |
| Turnip greens, raw Raw | 32 | 1.5 g | 7.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 20 | 1.1 g | 4.4 g | 0.23 g |
| Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 20 | 1.1 g | 4.4 g | 0.23 g |
| Turnip greens, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 14 | 1.4 g | 2.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 22 | 2.5 g | 3.7 g | 0.31 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 29 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.42 g |
| Turnip greens, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 20 | 1.1 g | 4.4 g | 0.23 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 29 | 3.3 g | 5 g | 0.42 g |
| Turnip greens, fresh, cooked, fat added Cooked | 42 | 1.1 g | 4.2 g | 2.8 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, fat added Cooked | 51 | 3.3 g | 4.8 g | 3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnip greens and turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 34 | 3 g | 4.7 g | 0.38 g |
| Mustard greens, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 29 | 3.1 g | 5 g | 0.45 g |
| Turnip greens and turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 35 | 3 g | 4.9 g | 0.38 g |
| Spinach, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 34 | 4 g | 4.8 g | 0.87 g |
| Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 34 | 4 g | 4.8 g | 0.87 g |
| Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 34 | 4 g | 4.8 g | 0.87 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, spears, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 28 | 3.1 g | 5.4 g | 0.11 g |
| Cauliflower, green, cooked, with salt Cooked | 32 | 3 g | 6.3 g | 0.31 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked turnip greens?
100 g of cooked turnip greens has 29 kcal. 1 package, 10 oz yields (220 g): about 64 kcal. 0.5 cup (82 g): about 24 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked turnip greens?
Cooked turnip greens contains 3.4 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.4 g in 1 package, 10 oz yields (220 g). About 36% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked turnip greens?
Cooked turnip greens has 5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.4 g of fiber and 0.75 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked turnip greens?
Cooked turnip greens contains 0.42 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.099 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked turnip greens contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (432% DV), Vitamin A (60% DV), Vitamin C (24% DV), manganese (21% DV) and Vitamin E (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked turnip greens?
100 g contains 251 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turnip greens have the same nutrition cooked and canned?
No. Per 100 g, turnip greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 29 kcal, while turnip greens, canned, no salt added has 19 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170140. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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