Calories in turnip
100g of turnips contain about 28 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| one turnip
| cup
| half cup
For example, a medium size turnip (420 g) contain about 118 calories.
This is about 6% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
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Nutrition Facts
Turnip
Serving size: medium size turnip (420 g)
changemedium size turnip (420 g) (420g)cup (156g)half cup (78g)
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Amount Per Serving:
Total Carbohydrates 27.01g
10%
* The % Daily Value (DV) shows how much a nutrient in one serving of food contributes to your total daily diet. A 2000-calorie daily intake is used as a general guideline for nutrition advice.
Source of calories in turnip
85% CARBS
12% PROTEIN
3% FAT
To visualize how much 118 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of medium size turnip is similar to that of, for example:
- 2 apples
- 1.5 glasses of Coca Cola (220 ml glass)
- 1 slice of cheese
- 1 slice of bread
- 0.5 glass of milk
- 6 cubes of sugar
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about turnip nutrition.
Per 100 g, Turnip is an excellent source of vitamin C (23% DV) and low in sodium.
Vitamin C is needed for collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. The FDA Daily Value is 90 mg.
How many calories are in turnips?
- Medium size turnip (420 g)118 kcal
- Cup of turnip (156g)44 kcal
- Half cup of turnip (78g)22 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of turnips8 kcal
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