Calories in Turnips, raw
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Turnips, raw contains 28 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium (122 g) provides about 34 kcal.
Roughly 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 12% from protein and 3% 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 23% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
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 | 28 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.1 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.011 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 67 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 3.8 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.9 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 21 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 11.1 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 27 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 191 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.085 mg | 9% |
| Manganese ? | 0.13 mg | 6% |
| Selenium M | 0.7 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 85%
- Fat 3%
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
- Protein0.9 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)
- Sugars3.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.011 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium67 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.053 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.009 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.025 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.036 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.033 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.036 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.011 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.005 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.017 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.013 g |
| Valine ? | 0.03 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.024 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.014 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.035 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.063 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.13 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.025 g |
| Proline ? | 0.026 g |
| Serine ? | 0.029 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) ? | 0.012 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 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 (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 7 mg |
|---|
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 91.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 117 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 15 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal | 28 kcal |
| Protein | 0.95 g | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.3 g | 6.4 g |
| Fat | 0.12 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 5.1 g | 3.8 g |
| Sodium | 12.8 mg | 67 mg |
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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red bell pepper, raw Raw | 26 | 0.99 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Onion, raw Raw | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Eggplant, raw Raw | 25 | 0.98 g | 5.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Tomato, red, ripe, raw Raw | 18 | 0.88 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw turnips?
100 g of raw turnips has 28 kcal. 1 medium (122 g): about 34 kcal. 1 slice (15 g): about 4 kcal. 1 small (61 g): about 17 kcal.
How much protein is in raw turnips?
Raw turnips contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.1 g in 1 medium (122 g). About 12% 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 raw turnips?
Raw turnips has 6.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 3.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw turnips?
Raw turnips contains 0.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.011 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw turnips contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw turnips?
100 g contains 67 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does turnips have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, turnips, raw has 28 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 170465. 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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