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Turnip (raw)

Underrated root: potato-adjacent texture at half the calories.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g28 kcal 0.9 g6.4 g 1.8 g0.1 g
Per 100 kcal— 3.2 g23.0 g 6.4 g0.4 g
One cup · 130 g36 kcal1.2 g8.4 g2.3 g0.1 g

Where the calories come from

protein 12%carbs 85%3%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars3.8 g
Saturated fat0.0 g
Sodium67 mg · 3% DV
Potassium191 mg · 4% DV
Calcium30 mg · 2% DV
Iron0 mg · 2% DV
Magnesium11 mg · 3% DV
Vitamin C21.0 mg · 23% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.0 mg · 0% DV
Folate (DFE)15 mcg · 4% DV
Choline11.1 mg · 2% DV
Vitamin B60.09 mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus27 mg · 2% DV
Copper0.09 mg · 10% DV
Potassium : sodium2.9 : 1
Protein1.2 g · 2% DVFiber2.3 g · 8% DVPotassium248 mg · 5% DVCalcium39 mg · 3% DVIron0.4 mg · 2% DVMagnesium14 mg · 3% DVSodium87 mg · 4% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 170465 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

3333 gfor 30 g protein
933 kcalthose grams cost
1.8 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsTurnip
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliTurnip
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastTurnip

Rank within vegetables

Watercress20.9 gAlfalfa sprouts17.3 gMushrooms14.0 gSpinach12.4 gPortobello11.3 gAsparagus10.9 gChives10.9 gArugula10.3 gPurslane10.1 gBean sprouts10.1 gOyster mushroom10.0 gTurnip3.2 g#42 of 64 in Vegetables · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Turnip1.8 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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