Turnip greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup, chopped · 144 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.6g19% of calories
- Carbs6.3g73% of calories
- Fat0.3g8% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Turnip greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, chopped, 144 g) has 29 calories, with 1.6 g of protein, 6.3 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (73% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (61% DV), Vitamin C (44% DV) and Vitamin K (441% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin A61%
- Vitamin C44%
- Vitamin K441%
- Vitamin B620%
- Folate (B9)42%
- Calcium20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
- Vitamin E18%
- Iron14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup, chopped (144 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 549 μg | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 39 mg | 44% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 529 μg | 441% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) | 170 μg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 0.4 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 197 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 292 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 42 mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 6,588 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Turnip greens (raw)32
- Turnip greens (frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)29
- Turnip greens (frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, salted)29
- Turnip greens (frozen)22
- Turnip greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)20
- Turnip greens (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)20
- Margaret Holmes Turnip Greens, Real Southern Style12
Similar foods
18 calTurnip greens (raw)1 cup, chopped−11 cal
15 calMargaret Holmes Turnip Greens, Real Southern Style½ cup−14 cal- 63 calTurnip greens (frozen)1 package (10 oz)+34 cal
- 64 calTurnip greens (frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)1 package (10 oz) yields+35 cal
- 29 calTurnip greens (cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 cup, choppedsame cal
- 64 calTurnip greens (frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, salted)1 package (10 oz) yields+35 cal
Burning 29 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 5minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 3minCycling (moderate)
- 2minRunning (6 mph)
- 4minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Turnip greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?
One serving of Turnip greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, chopped) has 29 calories, which works out to 20 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Turnip greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 19% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Turnip greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Turnip greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?
42 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Turnip greens (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?
0.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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