Vegetables

Turnips, raw: calories and nutrition

Raw turnips provide 28 kcal, 0.9 g protein, 0.1 g fat, 6.4 g carbs, 1.8 g fiber, and 21 mg vitamin C per 100 g.

Turnips, raw in Vegetables category

Quick nutrition facts (Per 100 g / Per serving)

  • 28 kcal Calories (100 g) · 36.4 kcal / serving
  • 0.9 g Protein (100 g) · 1.2 g / serving
  • 0.1 g Total Fat (100 g) · 0.1 g / serving
  • 6.4 g Total Carbohydrate (100 g) · 8.4 g / serving
Macronutrient calorie share for Turnips, raw Per 100 grams (28 kcal): Protein 0.9 g (12% of macro calories), Carbohydrates 6.4 g (85%), Total fat 0.1 g (3%). 28 kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 0.9 g 12%
  • Carbohydrates 6.4 g 85%
  • Total fat 0.1 g 3%
Macronutrient calorie breakdown per 100 g for Turnips, raw
Macronutrient Amount per 100 g Share of macro calories
Protein 0.9 g 12%
Carbohydrates 6.4 g 85%
Total fat 0.1 g 3%

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)

Share of FDA 2,000 kcal reference daily intake provided by 100 grams.

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)
Item Amount Relative value
Vitamin C 21 mg 23% DV
Total sugars 3.8 g 8% DV
Dietary fiber 1.8 g 6% DV
Potassium 191 mg 4% DV
Folate 15 µg 4% DV
Sodium 67 mg 3% DV
Magnesium 11 mg 3% DV

Nutrient library

Full nutrient profile

Nutrient Per 100 g 1 cup, cubes (130 g) % Daily Value (100 g)
Energy 28 kcal 36.4 kcal 1%
Total fat 0.1 g 0.1 g 0%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0%
Carbohydrates 6.4 g 8.4 g 2%
Total sugars 3.8 g 4.9 g 8%
Dietary fiber 1.8 g 2.3 g 6%
Protein 0.9 g 1.2 g 2%
Sodium 67 mg 87.1 mg 3%
Calcium 30 mg 39 mg 2%
Folate 15 µg 19.5 µg 4%
Iron 0.3 mg 0.4 mg 2%
Magnesium 11 mg 14.3 mg 3%
Potassium 191 mg 248.3 mg 4%
Vitamin A 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Vitamin C 21 mg 27.3 mg 23%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Zinc 0.3 mg 0.4 mg 2%

Serving size

Recipes with Turnips, raw

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Turnip Salad With Almonds

Roasted Turnips with Almond Butter Cream and Crunchy Almonds.

🕐 25 min 🔥 276 kcal

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What this means for your health

What is in it

Raw turnips are low in calories. One hundred grams gives 28 kcal, 0.9 g protein, 0.1 g fat, 6.4 g carbohydrates, 3.8 g sugars, and 1.8 g dietary fiber. It also provides 21 mg vitamin C, 30 mg calcium, 0.3 mg iron, 11 mg magnesium, 191 mg potassium, and 15 µg folate.

What it means for your health

The fiber in turnips may help keep digestion regular. Vitamin C is linked to immune support and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The low fat and low sodium content make this vegetable a light choice for meals. Potassium may support healthy blood pressure.

Good to know

A typical serving is one cup of cubes, about 130 grams, which supplies roughly 36 kcal and 2.3 g fiber. Turnips can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in soups. They contain no vitamin A, vitamin D, or vitamin B12. This is general education, not medical advice.

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Source

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain) (ID: 170465) · Retrieved 2026-10-26

Educational information only, not medical or dietary advice. Consult a qualified health professional for personal nutrition guidance.