Turnips Nutrition Facts
28 calories per 100g serving
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Turnips have just 28 calories per 100g raw with 1g protein, 6g carbs, and almost no fat. They provide vitamin C, fiber, and potassium. A root vegetable with a mildly peppery flavor when raw that turns sweet and earthy when roasted.
Protein
0.9g
13% of calories
Carbs
6.43g
92% of calories
Fat
0.1g
3% of calories
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g (100g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 28 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 6.43g |
| Total Fat | 0.1g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8g |
| Sugars | 3.8g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 67mg |
| Potassium | 191mg |
| Vitamin A | 0mcg |
| Vitamin C | 21mg |
| Calcium | 30mg |
| Iron | 0.3mg |
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Weight Loss
An excellent low-calorie substitute for potatoes — mashed turnips have less than half the calories of mashed potatoes with a similar creamy texture. Roast with a little olive oil for caramelized sweetness.
Muscle Gain
Very low in calories and protein, so not a significant macro source. Use as a nutrient-dense side vegetable to accompany your main protein.
Maintenance
A versatile, underused root vegetable. Roast alongside other vegetables, mash as a potato alternative, or add raw to slaws for peppery crunch.
Meal Ideas with Turnips
Did you know?
Before pumpkins arrived from the New World, Europeans carved turnips for Halloween. The original Jack-o-lanterns in Ireland and Scotland were hollowed-out turnips with candles inside — far creepier looking than today''s cheerful pumpkin faces.
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How many calories are in Turnips?
Turnips contains 28 calories per 100g serving. It provides 0.9g of protein, 6.43g of carbs, and 0.1g of fat.
Is Turnips good for weight loss?
An excellent low-calorie substitute for potatoes — mashed turnips have less than half the calories of mashed potatoes with a similar creamy texture. Roast with a little olive oil for caramelized sweetness.
What pairs well with Turnips?
Great pairings include: Mashed turnips with roasted chicken and gravy, Roasted turnip and carrot medley with grilled steak, Turnip and potato gratin with gruyère cheese. These combinations provide a balanced mix of macronutrients.