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Turnip
What is turnip? About the ingredient turnip. Including 208 recipes with turnip, nutrition data, and where to find it.
Contents
About
The turnip's root is high only in vitamin C. The green leaves of the turnip top ("turnip greens") are a good source of vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, vitamin K and calcium. Turnip greens are high in lutein (8.5 mg / 100g).
The most common type of turnip is mostly white-skinned apart from the upper 1–6 centimeters, which protrude above the ground and are purple, red, or greenish wherever sunlight has fallen. This above-ground part develops from stem tissue, but is fused with the root. The interior flesh is entirely white. The entire root is roughly conical, but can be occasionally tomato-shaped, about 5–20 centimeters in diameter, and lacks side roots.
Turnip leaves are sometimes eaten as "turnip greens" ("turnip tops" in the UK), and they resemble mustard greens in flavor. Turnip greens are a common side dish in southeastern US cooking, primarily during late fall and winter.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup, cubes (156g)Amount per Serving
Calories 34Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g
0%
Saturated Fat
0.0g
0%
Trans Fat
~
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 24mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
7.9g
3%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
4.7
Protein
1.1g
Vitamin A 0%
•
Vitamin C 30%
Calcium 5%
•
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower
depending on your caloric needs.
Where found
Turnip is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Turnip is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products USDA nutritional food group.
How much does turnip weigh?
| measure | grams |
| 1 cup, cubes | 156 |
| 1 cup, mashed | 230 |
| In Chinese: | 芜菁 | |
| British (UK) term: | Turnip | |
| en français: | navets | |
| en español: | nabos |
Recipes using turnip
There are 201 recipes that contain this ingredient.
References
| See more about turnips | over 12 years ago |
| Usda nutrition data | about 8 years ago |
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