Turnips - How Many Calories?

Reviewed by Dyt. Şeyda Ertaş, Registered Dietitian Last updated: May 17, 2026

Turnips

~85 g

Calculated from the 100 g values. ~ indicates an estimated serving weight.

Turnips image
29kcal
Carbohydrate6.2 g %86
Protein0.8 g %11
Fat0.1 g %3

Turnips Nutrition Values

Nutrients100 gr1 1 Serving
Calories(kcal)3429
Carbohydrate (g)7.276.18
Protein (g)0.950.81
Fat (g)0.120.1
Fiber (g)1.921.63
Cholesterol (mg)00
Sodium (mg)12.810.88
Potassium (mg)262.1222.79
Calcium (mg)32.727.8
Iron (mg)00
Vitamin A (IU)00
Vitamin C (mg)26.7822.76

Values are calculated from a 100 g basis. The product, recipe and edible serving weight can change the result. See the food-specific notes below for the reference used.

Dietitian's Tips for Consuming Turnips

  • Metabolic Effect: With 26.78 mg of Vitamin C per 100g, this root vegetable bolsters your immune defense while the 262.1 mg of potassium effectively flushes out excess water. It acts as a natural electrolyte balancer, ensuring your muscles and heart function smoothly during daily activities.
  • Consumption Tip: I recommend my clients grate raw turnips into salads to fully preserve the 1.92g of fiber which aids in prolonged satiety. Alternatively, roasting them with a drizzle of olive oil brings out a natural sweetness that makes a perfect low-carb replacement for potatoes in your dinners.
  • What to Watch For: Patients with hypertension should be mindful of the 12.8 mg sodium content, especially when consuming it in fermented juice form common in some cultures. If you have thyroid concerns, I suggest cooking turnips to neutralize goitrogenic compounds that might interfere with iodine absorption.
  • Exercise Equivalent: Burning off the 34 calories in a 100g serving is as simple as a quick 5-minute brisk walk around the block. Its incredibly low energy density allows you to add volume to your meals without compromising your strict caloric deficit goals.