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Turnip calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of turnip contains 28 calories, with 0.9 g of protein, 6.4 g of carbohydrate and 0.1 g of fat. It provides 1.8 g of fiber and 3.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 12% Carbs 85% Fat 3%
How turnip compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnip | 28 kcal | 0.9 g | 6.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Canned beets | 28 kcal | 0.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Yellow bell pepper | 27 kcal | 1 g | 6.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Yellow sweet pepper, raw | 27 kcal | 1 g | 6.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Onions, frozen | 29 kcal | 0.8 g | 6.8 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition facts for turnip
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 28 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.4 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 3.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in turnip
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 21 mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.13 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 191 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | 3% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common turnip servings
How many calories in a portion of turnip — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (15 g) | 4.2 kcal | 0.1 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| 1 small (61 g) | 17 kcal | 1 g | 4 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 28 kcal | 1 g | 6 g | 0 g |
| 1 medium (122 g) | 34 kcal | 1 g | 8 g | 0 g |
| 1 large (183 g) | 51 kcal | 2 g | 12 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in turnip?
Turnip has 28 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in turnip?
Turnip contains 0.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in turnip?
Turnip contains 3.8 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is turnip low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Turnip has 6.4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these turnip calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
Related foods
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170465 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
