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Nutritional Profile of Raw Turnip Greens - Care Omnia Nutrition

We got 69 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Turnip Greens.

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks sky-high (Top 25) for one nutrient:

Lutein + Zeaxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for two additional nutrients:

Vitamin A, IU (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
beta-Carotene (Fat-soluble Vitamins)

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for five nutrients.

Most notable of them being

Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Phytosterols (Other Micronutrients)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for four additional nutrients:

Vitamin A, IU (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
alpha-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
gamma-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Calcium, Ca (Minerals)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Raw Turnip Greens

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Raw Turnip Greens

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Turnip Greens

7.1%

0.3%

1.5%

89.7%

Carbs

Fats

Protein

Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Turnip Greens

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Raw Turnip Greens

In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Carbohydrates (5)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference	7.1 g	2 g	462	1819
Fiber, total dietary	3.2 g	907.2 mg	62	218
Fructose	290 mg	82.2 mg	84	374
Glucose	520 mg	147.4 mg	73	352
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)	810 mg	229.6 mg	460	1595
Fatty Acids (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated	20 mg	5.7 mg	606	2821
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated	120 mg	34 mg	669	2395
Fatty Acids, total saturated	70 mg	19.8 mg	669	2737
Total Lipid (Fat)	300 mg	85 mg	406	1729
Saturated Fats (6)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Capric Acid (10:0)	2 mg	0.6 mg	99	530
Caprylic Acid (8:0)	1 mg	0.3 mg	58	403
Lauric Acid (12:0)	2 mg	0.6 mg	98	708
Myristic Acid (14:0)	3 mg	0.9 mg	192	1147
Palmitic Acid (16:0)	54 mg	15.3 mg	549	2222
Stearic Acid (18:0)	10 mg	2.8 mg	337	1681
Monounsaturated Fats (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)	5 mg	1.4 mg	612	2807
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)	14 mg	4 mg	75	969
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)	36 mg	10.2 mg	681	2358
Linolenic Acid (18:3)	84 mg	23.8 mg	225	872
Amino Acids (18)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Alanine	103 mg	29.2 mg	127	859
Arginine	94 mg	26.6 mg	162	891
Aspartic Acid	158 mg	44.8 mg	198	896
Cystine	17 mg	4.8 mg	85	479
Glutamic Acid	204 mg	57.8 mg	230	964
Glycine	90 mg	25.5 mg	107	914
Histidine	36 mg	10.2 mg	110	972
Isoleucine	78 mg	22.1 mg	135	943
Leucine	137 mg	38.8 mg	142	892
Lysine	98 mg	27.8 mg	158	895
Methionine	34 mg	9.6 mg	77	916
Phenylalanine	92 mg	26.1 mg	118	951
Proline	71 mg	20.1 mg	130	994
Serine	61 mg	17.3 mg	147	1006
Threonine	82 mg	23.2 mg	117	931
Tryptophan	26 mg	7.4 mg	66	439
Tyrosine	58 mg	16.4 mg	118	980
Valine	102 mg	28.9 mg	140	943
Protein (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Protein	1.5 g	425.2 mg	368	1469
Water-soluble Vitamins (9)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Folate, DFE	194 µg	55 µg	12	264
Folate, food	194 µg	55 µg	12	105
Folate, total	194 µg	55 µg	12	192
Niacin	600 µg	170.1 µg	431	1943
Pantothenic Acid	380 µg	107.7 µg	145	808
Riboflavin	100 µg	28.3 µg	183	711
Thiamin	70 µg	19.8 µg	173	814
Vitamin B6	263 µg	74.6 µg	104	718
Vitamin C	60 mg	17 mg	74	147
Fat-soluble Vitamins (7)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
alpha-Tocopherol	2.9 mg	810.8 µg	38	358
beta-Carotene	7 mg	2 mg	69	74
gamma-Tocopherol	160 µg	45.4 µg	39	419
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	12.8 mg	3.6 mg	21	22
Phylloquinone	251 µg	71.2 µg	165	183
Vitamin A, IU	11.6k IU	3.3k IU	28	70
Vitamin A, RAE	579 µg	164.1 µg	89	217
Minerals (10)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Calcium, Ca	190 mg	53.9 mg	40	355
Copper, Cu	350 µg	99.2 µg	52	502
Iron, Fe	1.1 mg	311.8 µg	181	811
Magnesium, Mg	31 mg	8.8 mg	91	307
Manganese, Mn	466 µg	132.1 µg	98	583
Phosphorus, P	42 mg	11.9 mg	129	630
Potassium, K	296 mg	83.9 mg	267	602
Selenium, Se	1.2 µg	0.3 µg	92	686
Sodium, Na	40 mg	11.3 mg	408	1110
Zinc, Zn	190 µg	53.9 µg	145	909
Other Micronutrients (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Phytosterols	12 mg	3.4 mg	13	105
Water (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Water	89.7 g	25.4 g	190	248
Other (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Ash	1.4 g	396.9 mg	111	520
Kcal (Energy)	32 kcal	9.1 kcal	190	657
KJ (Energy)	132 kj	37.4 kj	252	1030

Figure 2. Nutritional profile of raw turnip greens with 69 nutrient values.

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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Turnip Greens

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / Measurement	Weight in Gr	Weight in Oz
Cup, Chopped	55.0 g	1.9 oz

Figure 3. Common serving sizes of raw turnip greens

49 Similar Vegetables or Vegetable Products

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Turnip Greens	No of Nutrients
Boiled Frozen Turnip Greens (With Salt, Drained)	66
Boiled Frozen Turnip Greens (Without Salt, Drained)	66
Boiled Turnip Greens (With Salt, Drained)	65
Boiled Turnip Greens (Without Salt, Drained)	66
Canned Turnip Greens (No Salt Added)	48
Canned Turnip Greens (Solids & Liquids)	60
Cooked Canned Turnip Greens (Made With Any Type Of Fat, Reduced Sodium, Made With Fat)	49
Cooked Canned Turnip Greens (Made With Butter)	48
Cooked Canned Turnip Greens (Made With Margarine)	46
Cooked Canned Turnip Greens (Made With Oil)	44
Cooked Canned Turnip Greens (Made With Unspecified Fat)	49
Cooked Canned Turnip Greens (Made Without Fat)	43
Cooked Canned Turnip Greens (Reduced Sodium, Made Without Fat)	43
Cooked Canned Turnip Greens (Reduced Sodium, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	49
Cooked Canned Turnip Greens (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	49
Cooked Fresh Turnip Greens (Made With Butter)	48
Cooked Fresh Turnip Greens (Made With Margarine)	46
Cooked Fresh Turnip Greens (Made With Oil)	44
Cooked Fresh Turnip Greens (Made With Unspecified Fat)	49
Cooked Fresh Turnip Greens (Made Without Fat)	43
Cooked Fresh Turnip Greens (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	49
Cooked Frozen Turnip Greens (Made With Butter)	48
Cooked Frozen Turnip Greens (Made With Margarine)	46
Cooked Frozen Turnip Greens (Made With Oil)	44
Cooked Frozen Turnip Greens (Made With Unspecified Fat)	48
Cooked Frozen Turnip Greens (Made Without Fat)	43
Cooked Frozen Turnip Greens (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	48
Cooked Turnip Greens (Made With Unspecified Fat, Unspecified Form)	48
Cooked Turnip Greens (Unspecified Form, Made With Butter)	48
Cooked Turnip Greens (Unspecified Form, Made With Margarine)	46
Cooked Turnip Greens (Unspecified Form, Made With Oil)	48
Cooked Turnip Greens (Unspecified Form, Made Without Fat)	43
Cooked Turnip Greens (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified Form)	48
Unprepared Frozen Turnip Greens	60
Turnip Greens & Turnips	No of Nutrients
Boiled Frozen Turnip Greens & Turnips (With Salt, Drained)	66
Boiled Frozen Turnip Greens & Turnips (Without Salt, Drained)	66
Unprepared Frozen Turnip Greens & Turnips	58
Turnip Greens With Roots	No of Nutrients
Cooked Canned Turnip Greens With Roots (Made With Fat)	48
Cooked Canned Turnip Greens With Roots (Made Without Fat)	42
Cooked Canned Turnip Greens With Roots (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	48
Cooked Fresh Turnip Greens With Roots (Made With Fat)	48
Cooked Fresh Turnip Greens With Roots (Made Without Fat)	40
Cooked Fresh Turnip Greens With Roots (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	48
Cooked Frozen Turnip Greens With Roots (Made With Fat)	48
Cooked Frozen Turnip Greens With Roots (Made Without Fat)	43
Cooked Frozen Turnip Greens With Roots (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	48
Cooked Turnip Greens With Roots (Unspecified Form, Made With Fat)	48
Cooked Turnip Greens With Roots (Unspecified Form, Made Without Fat)	43
Cooked Turnip Greens With Roots (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified Form)	48

Figure 4. Similar vegetables and vegetable products 1 to 49.

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