Calories in Turrnip greens, NS as to form, cooked
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Turrnip greens, NS as to form, cooked contains 42 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (150 g) provides about 63 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from carbohydrates and 10% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in other dark green vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 50 kcal per 100 g across 44 foods.
100 g provides 298% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 42 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.8 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.72 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 149 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.2 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Total sugars C | 0.52 g | |
| Protein C | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 380 µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C C | 26.5 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K C | 358 µg | 298% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.044 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 114 µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 0.5 mg | 0.1% |
| Calcium C | 133 mg | 10% |
| Iron C | 0.78 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 28 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 197 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.14 mg | 1% |
| Copper C | 0.25 mg | 27% |
| 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 54%
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
- Protein1.1 gin the lowest quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Fiber3.4 gabove the median for other dark green vegetables (median 3.3 g)
- Sugars0.52 gin the lowest quarter of other dark green vegetables (median 0.74 g)
- Fat2.8 gbelow the median for other dark green vegetables (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat0.72 gbelow the median for other dark green vegetables (median 0.73 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.92 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.82 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.68 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.021 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.066 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.87 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 4,430 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 8,170 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 90.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 114 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnip greens, fresh, cooked, fat added Cooked | 42 | 1.1 g | 4.2 g | 2.8 g |
| Escarole, cooked Cooked | 37 | 1.1 g | 3 g | 2.7 g |
| Beet greens, cooked Cooked | 48 | 2.3 g | 4.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 41 | 1.6 g | 3.6 g | 2.8 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked with oil Cooked | 45 | 1.6 g | 3.6 g | 3.1 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 38 | 1.6 g | 3.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Broccoli and cauliflower, cooked, fat added Cooked | 46 | 2.3 g | 4.4 g | 2.7 g |
| Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, fat added Cooked | 41 | 2.2 g | 3 g | 2.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked turrnip greens?
100 g of cooked turrnip greens has 42 kcal. 1 cup (150 g): about 63 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked turrnip greens?
Cooked turrnip greens contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.7 g in 1 cup (150 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other dark green vegetables, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked turrnip greens?
Cooked turrnip greens has 4.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.4 g of fiber and 0.52 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked turrnip greens?
Cooked turrnip greens contains 2.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.72 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked turrnip greens contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (298% DV), Vitamin A (42% DV), Vitamin C (29% DV), Folate (B9) (29% DV) and copper (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked turrnip greens?
100 g contains 149 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709636. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
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