Calories in Turnips, frozen, unprepared
Generic food Frozen Vegetables
Turnips, frozen, unprepared contains 16 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 package, mashed, 10 oz (284 g) provides about 45 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from protein and 8% 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 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 | 16 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.16 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.017 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 25 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.9 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 4.4 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.11 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.048 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 23 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 20 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 137 mg | 3% |
| Zinc ? | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Copper ? | 0.045 mg | 5% |
| Manganese ? | 0.071 mg | 3% |
| Selenium I | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 68%
- Fat 8%
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 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.8 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.16 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.017 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium25 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water95.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.085 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.029 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.042 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.038 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.041 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.013 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.006 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.02 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.015 g |
| Valine ? | 0.034 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.028 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.016 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.04 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.073 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.15 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.029 g |
| Proline ? | 0.03 g |
| Serine ? | 0.033 g |
Individual fatty acids (6)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.019 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.015 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.064 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 95.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.19 g |
| Energy ? | 67 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 26 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 8 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, 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 |
| Turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 21 | 1.5 g | 3.7 g | 0.24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers, sweet, green, frozen, chopped, unprepared Frozen | 20 | 1.1 g | 4.5 g | 0.21 g |
| Squash, summer, crookneck and straightneck, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 20 | 0.83 g | 4.8 g | 0.14 g |
| Turnip greens and turnips, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 21 | 2.5 g | 3.4 g | 0.19 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 22 | 2.5 g | 3.7 g | 0.31 g |
| Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.6 g | 0.13 g |
| Onions, frozen, chopped, unprepared Frozen | 29 | 0.79 g | 6.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Kale, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 28 | 2.7 g | 4.9 g | 0.46 g |
| Asparagus, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 24 | 3.2 g | 4.1 g | 0.23 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frozen turnips?
100 g of frozen turnips has 16 kcal. 1 package, mashed, 10 oz (284 g): about 45 kcal. 0.33 package, mashed, 10 oz (94 g): about 15 kcal.
How much protein is in frozen turnips?
Frozen turnips contains 1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 1 package, mashed, 10 oz (284 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in frozen turnips?
Frozen turnips has 2.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber.
How much fat is in frozen turnips?
Frozen turnips contains 0.16 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.017 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in frozen turnips?
100 g contains 25 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turnips have the same nutrition frozen and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, turnips, frozen, unprepared has 16 kcal, while turnips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 22 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 170059. 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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