Calories in Turnip greens, raw
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Turnip greens, raw contains 32 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, chopped (55 g) provides about 18 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from protein and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly (35 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 209% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 67% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 64% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 32 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.3 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.07 g | 0.4% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 40 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.1 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Total sugars ? | 0.81 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 579 µg | 64% |
| Vitamin C ? | 60 mg | 67% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E ? | 2.9 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K C | 251 µg | 209% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.6 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.38 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.26 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 194 µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 190 mg | 15% |
| Iron ? | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium ? | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 42 mg | 3% |
| Potassium ? | 296 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 0.19 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.35 mg | 39% |
| Manganese ? | 0.47 mg | 20% |
| 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 77%
- 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
- Protein1.5 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.81 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.07 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium40 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.12 g |
Sugars and starch (2)
| Glucose ? | 0.52 g |
|---|---|
| Fructose ? | 0.29 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.026 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.082 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.078 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.14 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.098 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.034 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.017 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.092 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.058 g |
| Valine ? | 0.1 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.094 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.036 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.16 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.2 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.09 g |
| Proline ? | 0.071 g |
| Serine ? | 0.061 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.036 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.054 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.084 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (10)
| Beta-carotene I | 6,952 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 12,825 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta ? | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma ? | 0.16 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta ? | 0 mg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 12 mg |
|---|
Other components (9)
| Water C | 89.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 132 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 11,587 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 194 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, 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Kale, raw Raw | 35 | 2.9 g | 4.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw turnip greens?
100 g of raw turnip greens has 32 kcal. 1 cup, chopped (55 g): about 18 kcal.
How much protein is in raw turnip greens?
Raw turnip greens contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.83 g in 1 cup, chopped (55 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw turnip greens?
Raw turnip greens has 7.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.2 g of fiber and 0.81 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw turnip greens?
Raw turnip greens contains 0.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.07 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw turnip greens contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (209% DV), Vitamin C (67% DV), Vitamin A (64% DV), Folate (B9) (49% DV) and copper (39% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw turnip greens?
100 g contains 40 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turnip greens have the same nutrition raw and canned?
No. Per 100 g, turnip greens, raw has 32 kcal, while turnip greens, canned, no salt added has 19 kcal. Processing 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 170061. 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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