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Turnip

Boiled · Roots

39/100C tier

Calories28

Protein0.9g

Fiber2g

Sodium39mg

Sugar—g

Graded C — 39 out of 100, #36 of 45 vegetables. Low energy density carries the score (86/100); micronutrients drags it down (3/100).

The short version: The root vegetable time forgot.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories28

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.1g0%

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 39mg2%

Dietary Fiber 2g7%

Protein 0.9g2%

Vitamin C 18mg20%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 39

Low energy density ×1086

Clean label ×1583

Fiber ×2560

Protein ×1021

Micronutrients ×403

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#36 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Turnip healthy?

It grades C — 39 out of 100, #36 of 45 vegetables in our system. The root vegetable time forgot.

How many calories are in Turnip?

28 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Turnip calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.