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Turnip · Brassica rapa var. rapa

Turnip greens, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Turnip greens, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

2%
32 kcal Calories
3%
1.5 g Protein
3%
7.1 g Carbs
0%
0.3 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 78/100

How many beneficial nutrients Turnip greens, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Turnip greens, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Turnip greens, raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin K209% Vitamin C67% Vitamin A (RAE)64% Folate (B9)49% Copper39% Manganese20% Vitamin E19% Vitamin B615% Calcium15% Dietary Fiber11%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate7.1 g
3%
Dietary Fiber3.2 g
11%
Total Sugars0.8 g—
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat0.3 g
0%
Saturated Fat0.1 g
0%
Monounsaturated Fat0.0 g—
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g—
Trans Fat0.0 g—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids84.0 mg—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids36.0 mg—
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein1.5 g
3%
Histidine36.0 mg—
Isoleucine78.0 mg—
Leucine137.0 mg—
Lysine98.0 mg—
Methionine34.0 mg—
Phenylalanine92.0 mg—
Threonine82.0 mg—
Tryptophan26.0 mg—
Valine102.0 mg—
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)579.0 mcg
64%
Vitamin C60.0 mg
67%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E2.9 mg
19%
Vitamin K251.0 mcg
209%
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
6%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
8%
Niacin (B3)0.6 mg
4%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
15%
Folate (B9)194.0 mcg
49%
Vitamin B120.0 mcg
0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.4 mg
8%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium190.0 mg
15%
Iron1.1 mg
6%
Magnesium31.0 mg
7%
Phosphorus42.0 mg
3%
Potassium296.0 mg
6%
Sodium40.0 mg
2%
Zinc0.2 mg
2%
Copper0.4 mg
39%
Manganese0.5 mg
20%
Selenium1.2 mcg
2%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol0.0 mg
0%
Phytosterols12.0 mg—
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g—
Caffeine0.0 mg—
Theobromine0.0 mg—
Ash1.4 g—

About Turnip greens, raw

The turnip (Brassica rapa) is a humble, versatile root vegetable with crisp white flesh and a purple-blushed shoulder, related to cabbage and mustard and known for a peppery, slightly sweet flavor that mellows and turns almost nutty with cooking. Both the round root and its leafy tops are edible, and the greens are especially nutritious, a beloved Southern staple simmered until tender in their own pot likker.

Turnips are low in calories and offer vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and the beneficial compounds common to the cabbage family. Young, small turnips, including the sweet Japanese Hakurei types, are tender and mild enough to eat raw in salads or with dip, while larger roots are best roasted, mashed, added to soups and hearty beef stews, or boiled and whipped like potatoes for a lighter, lower-calorie side.

Long a thrifty cold-weather staple, the turnip was even the original jack-o'-lantern, carved in Ireland and Scotland long before the pumpkin. Choose firm, smooth turnips that feel heavy for their size, store the roots in the refrigerator, and keep the greens separately, using them quickly before they wilt.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Turnip greens, raw?

There are 32 calories in 100 g of Turnip greens, raw, or about 18 calories in 1 cup, chopped (55 g).

How much protein is in Turnip greens, raw?

Turnip greens, raw contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Turnip greens, raw?

Turnip greens, raw has 7.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Turnip greens, raw?

Turnip greens, raw provides 0.3 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Turnip greens, raw a good source of?

Turnip greens, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin K (209% DV), Vitamin C (67% DV), Vitamin A (RAE) (64% DV), Folate (B9) (49% DV), Copper (39% DV) and Manganese (20% DV) and a good source of Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Calcium and Dietary Fiber (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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