Calories in Turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 21 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (156 g) provides about 33 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from protein and 9% 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.
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 | 21 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.24 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.025 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 272 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber I | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars M | 1.7 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 3.9 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.02 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.035 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.56 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.067 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 8.7 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 32 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0.98 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium ? | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 26 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 182 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.063 mg | 7% |
| Manganese ? | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium I | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 64%
- Fat 9%
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)
- Fiber2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.7 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.24 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.025 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium272 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.015 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.13 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.015 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.042 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.062 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.057 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.061 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.019 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.009 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.03 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.023 g |
| Valine ? | 0.051 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.041 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.024 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.059 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.11 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.22 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.042 g |
| Proline ? | 0.045 g |
| Serine ? | 0.049 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.028 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.023 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.094 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 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 (11)
| Water ? | 93.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 86 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Turnips
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 22 | 0.71 g | 5.1 g | 0.08 g |
| Turnips, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 16 | 1 g | 2.9 g | 0.16 g |
| Turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 23 | 1.5 g | 4.4 g | 0.24 g |
| Turnips, raw Raw | 28 | 0.9 g | 6.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Turnips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 22 | 0.71 g | 5.1 g | 0.08 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squash, summer, scallop, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 16 | 1 g | 3.3 g | 0.17 g |
| Squash, summer, scallop, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 16 | 1 g | 3.3 g | 0.17 g |
| Chrysanthemum, garland, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 20 | 1.6 g | 4.3 g | 0.09 g |
| Chrysanthemum, garland, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 20 | 1.6 g | 4.3 g | 0.09 g |
| Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 23 | 1.8 g | 4.1 g | 0.45 g |
| Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 23 | 1.8 g | 4.1 g | 0.45 g |
| Nopales, cooked, without salt Cooked | 15 | 1.4 g | 3.3 g | 0.05 g |
| Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 20 | 1.9 g | 4.1 g | 0.08 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked turnips?
100 g of cooked turnips has 21 kcal. 1 cup (156 g): about 33 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked turnips?
Cooked turnips contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.4 g in 1 cup (156 g). About 26% 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 cooked turnips?
Cooked turnips has 3.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 1.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked turnips?
Cooked turnips contains 0.24 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.025 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in cooked turnips?
100 g contains 272 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turnips have the same nutrition cooked and frozen?
No. Per 100 g, turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 21 kcal, while turnips, frozen, unprepared has 16 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 170548. 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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