Calories in Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, fat added
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Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, fat added contains 51 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (170 g) provides about 87 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from carbohydrates and 22% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for other dark green vegetables on FoodFactly (50 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 420% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 59% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 23% 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 the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 51 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.76 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 136 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars C | 0.73 g | |
| Protein C | 3.3 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 532 µg | 59% |
| Vitamin C C | 21.1 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K C | 504 µg | 420% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.052 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.072 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.45 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.081 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 38 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0.7 mg | 0.1% |
| Calcium C | 148 mg | 11% |
| Iron C | 1.9 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 33 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 217 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 33%
- Fat 45%
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
- Protein3.3 gin the top quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Sugars0.73 gbelow the median for other dark green vegetables (median 0.74 g)
- Fat3 gabove the median for other dark green vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.76 gin the top quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 0.73 g)
- Sodium136 mgin the lowest quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 149 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.93 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.068 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.44 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.88 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.033 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 6,260 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 11,500 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 87.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 38 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 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, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 29 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.42 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustard greens, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 53 | 3 g | 4.9 g | 3.2 g |
| Mustard greens, fresh, cooked, fat added Cooked | 53 | 3 g | 4.9 g | 3.2 g |
| Spinach, frozen, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 53 | 3.9 g | 4.7 g | 3 g |
| Spinach, frozen, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 56 | 3.9 g | 4.7 g | 3.4 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, cooked with oil Cooked | 53 | 3 g | 5.2 g | 3 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 50 | 3 g | 5.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 47 | 3 g | 5.2 g | 2.3 g |
| Spinach, frozen, cooked with oil Cooked | 59 | 3.9 g | 4.7 g | 3.8 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 51 kcal. 1 cup (170 g): about 87 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked turnip greens?
Cooked turnip greens contains 3.3 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.5 g in 1 cup (170 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other dark green vegetables, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked turnip greens?
Cooked turnip greens has 4.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber and 0.73 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked turnip greens?
Cooked turnip greens contains 3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.76 g is saturated (4% 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 (420% DV), Vitamin A (59% DV), Vitamin C (23% DV), Vitamin E (20% DV) and copper (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked turnip greens?
100 g contains 136 mg of sodium, 6% 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, fat added has 51 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709638. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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