Calories in Turnip greens and turnips, frozen, unprepared
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Turnip greens and turnips, frozen, unprepared contains 21 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 package, 10 oz (284 g) provides about 60 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 39% from protein and 7% 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 34% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A, 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 10% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
These values are for the frozen 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 | 21 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.19 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.032 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 18 mg | 0.8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 2.5 g | 5% |
| Vitamin A ? | 305 µg | 34% |
| Vitamin C ? | 25.8 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.044 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.088 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.39 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.12 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.074 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 41 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 114 mg | 9% |
| Iron ? | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium ? | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 24 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 82 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Copper ? | 0.051 mg | 6% |
| Manganese ? | 0.22 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 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 39%
- Carbohydrates 54%
- Fat 7%
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
- Protein2.5 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.4 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.19 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.032 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium18 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.088 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.037 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.12 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.12 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.19 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.14 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.048 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.024 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.12 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.078 g |
| Valine ? | 0.14 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.13 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.053 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.15 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.23 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.34 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.12 g |
| Proline ? | 0.1 g |
| Serine ? | 0.094 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.023 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.026 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.065 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 93.1 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.83 g |
| Energy C | 90 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 6,108 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 41 µg |
Other forms of Turnip greens and turnips
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnip greens and turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 35 | 3 g | 4.9 g | 0.38 g |
| Turnip greens and turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 34 | 3 g | 4.7 g | 0.38 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, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 22 | 2.5 g | 3.7 g | 0.31 g |
| Asparagus, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 24 | 3.2 g | 4.1 g | 0.23 g |
| Kale, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 28 | 2.7 g | 4.9 g | 0.46 g |
| Mustard greens, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 20 | 2.5 g | 3.4 g | 0.27 g |
| Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, unprepared Frozen | 29 | 3.6 g | 4.2 g | 0.57 g |
| Turnips, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 16 | 1 g | 2.9 g | 0.16 g |
| Broccoli, frozen, chopped, unprepared Frozen | 26 | 2.8 g | 4.8 g | 0.29 g |
| Peppers, sweet, green, frozen, chopped, unprepared Frozen | 20 | 1.1 g | 4.5 g | 0.21 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frozen turnip greens and turnips?
100 g of frozen turnip greens and turnips has 21 kcal. 1 package, 10 oz (284 g): about 60 kcal. 0.33 package, 10 oz (95 g): about 20 kcal. 1 package, 3 lb (1,361 g): about 286 kcal.
How much protein is in frozen turnip greens and turnips?
Frozen turnip greens and turnips contains 2.5 g of protein per 100 g (5% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in 1 package, 10 oz (284 g). About 39% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in frozen turnip greens and turnips?
Frozen turnip greens and turnips has 3.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.4 g of fiber.
How much fat is in frozen turnip greens and turnips?
Frozen turnip greens and turnips contains 0.19 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.032 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frozen turnip greens and turnips contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin A (34% DV), Vitamin C (29% DV) and Folate (B9) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frozen turnip greens and turnips?
100 g contains 18 mg of sodium, 0.8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turnip greens and turnips have the same nutrition frozen and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, turnip greens and turnips, frozen, unprepared has 21 kcal, while turnip greens and turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 35 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 170470. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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