Calories in turnip
Raw. 28 kcal (117 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Raw turnip is a mild root vegetable that is about 92% water, with 28 kcal (117 kJ) per 100 g. Almost all of its energy comes from carbohydrate, including 3.8 g of natural sugars and 1.8 g of fibre, and it has virtually no fat. Its most notable nutrient is vitamin C.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 122 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 34 kcal | – |
| Energy | 143 kJ | – |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.01 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.01 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.06 g | – |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 4.64 g | – |
| Fibre | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Water | 112.1 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 25.6 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 0.037 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.122 µg | <1% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.049 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.037 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.488 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.244 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate | 18.3 µg | 5% |
| Choline | 13.5 mg | 2% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 36.6 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.366 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13.4 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 32.9 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 81.7 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.329 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.104 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.163 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.854 µg | 2% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 medium turnip | 122 | 34 | 143 | 1.1 | 7.8 | 0.1 |
| 1 cup, cubes | 130 | 36 | 152 | 1.2 | 8.4 | 0.1 |
Things worth knowing
- A medium turnip (122 g) has 34 kcal / 143 kJ and about 26 mg of vitamin C, roughly 28% of the Daily Value; a cup of cubes (130 g) has 36 kcal / 152 kJ.
- Boiled and drained turnip lists 22 kcal per 100 g. Mashing with butter or roasting in oil adds far more energy than the vegetable itself.
- Turnip greens are more nutrient-dense than the root: raw greens have 251 µg of vitamin K and 60 mg of vitamin C per 100 g.
- Turnips are often confused with swede (rutabaga), the yellow-fleshed root called "neeps" in Scotland; raw rutabaga is slightly higher at 37 kcal per 100 g.
Converting these figures
One 1 medium turnip of turnip is 34 kcal, which is 143 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 854 g of turnip to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 11564. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.