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Turnip Greens, Cooked

Turnip Greens, Cooked

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Turnip greens are the edible leafy tops of the turnip plant, a cruciferous vegetable prized for their robust nutrient density. When cooked, these greens develop a tender texture with a mildly bitter, peppery flavor that pairs well with acidic ingredients like vinegar or lemon. They provide exceptional amounts of vitamins A, C, and K per serving, along with notable calcium and folate content, while remaining low in calories. Traditional Southern U.S. preparations often involve slow simmering with smoked meats, though they can also be sautéed or steamed for a lighter dish.

Macro Impact

A 1/2 cup serving contains 15 calories, 1g protein, 3g carbs, and 0g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size1/2 cup (75 g)
Amount per serving
Calories15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.2g
0%
Saturated Fat0.0g
0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat0.0g
Cholesterol0mg
0%
Sodium22mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate3g
1%
Dietary Fiber3g
9%
Total Sugars0.4g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein0.9g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium103mg
8%
Iron0.6mg
3%
Potassium152mg
3%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
3 / 275 g
1%
Fiber
3 / 28 g
9%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
1 g
Insoluble Fiber
2 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
0 / 300 g
0%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
1%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
1 / 80 g
1%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
1%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
3%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
3%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
2%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
2%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
3%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
4%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
5%
Valine
0 / 2 g
3%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
3%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
5%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
2%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
4%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
10%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
0 / 2 mcg
0%
Folate
89 / 400 mcg
22%
Vitamin A
286 / 800 mcg
36%
Vitamin C
21 / 83 mg
25%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
9%
Vitamin K
276 / 105 mcg
263%
Minerals
Calcium
103 / 1k mg
10%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
21%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
5%
Magnesium
17 / 370 mg
4%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
12%
Phosphorous
22 / 700 mg
3%
Potassium
152 / 3k mg
5%
Selenium
1 / 55 mcg
1%
Sodium
22 / 2.3k mg
1%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
1%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
70 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
0 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170139.
  2. 2.Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 170466.
  3. 3.Turnip greens, boiled, drained. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2264.
  4. 4.Turnip greens, boiled, drained, with salt. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 501805.

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