Turnip greens, with their high nutritional value, boast of high levels of carbohydrates and proteins. Read on to explore some more turnip green nutrition facts.

Nutritional Value Of Turnip Greens

Turnip greens represent the leafy portion of the turnip plant (Brassica rapa). They are known for their mild bitter flavor and beneficial effects on human health and hygiene. Cultivated for over 4000 years, turnip greens serve as one of the major ingredients of the traditional South American cuisine and are also very popular in certain parts of Europe, especially Greece and Romania. In fact, many new varieties of the vegetable have been developed in these parts of the world. The slight bitterness present in the leaves can be minimized to quite an extent, by pouring off the water that was used in the initial boiling of the vegetable and replacing it with fresh water. A member of the Cruciferae family, the vegetable has its health-promoting qualities known from a long time. For instance, turnip greens is said to be quite beneficial for conditions like atherosclerosis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, because of its high nutritional value. To get a better idea of the high nutritional profile of the vegetable, go through the Food Rating Chart that has been given below.
 
Turnip Green Nutrition Facts
 
Amount of Turnip Greens: 1 cup (chopped)
Total Weight of Turnip Greens: 55 grams
 
Nutrients
Amount
Basic Components
 
Protein 
0.8 g
Carbohydrates
3.9 g
Water
49.3 g
Ash
0.8 g
Calories
 
Total Calories
73.7 KJ
Calories From Fat
5.9 KJ
Calories From Carbohydrate
59.5 KJ
Calories From Protein
8.4 KJ
Carbohydrates
 
Dietary Fiber
1.8 g
Starch
1.8 g
Sugar
0.4 g
 Glucose
286 mg
 Sucrose
0.4 g
 Fructose
159 mg
 Lactose
159 mg
 Maltose
159 mg
 Galactose
159 mg
Fats
 
Total Fat
0.2 g
Poly Fat 
0.1 g
Vitamins
 
Vitamin A
6372 IU
Vitamin A
Retinol Activity Equivalent
Beta Carotene
 
318 mcg
3824 mcg
Riboflavin
0.1 mg
Niacin
0.3 mg
Vitamin B6
0.1 mg
Betaine
0.2 mg
Vitamin C
33.0 mg
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)
1.6 mg
Vitamin E (Gamma Tocopherol)
0.1 mg
Folate
107 mcg
Vitamin K
138 mcg
Pantothenic Acid
0.2 mg
Minerals
 
Calcium
105 mg
Copper
0.2 mg
Iron
0.6 mg
Magnesium
17.1 mg
Manganese
0.3 mg
Phosphorus
23.1 mg
Potassium
163 mg
Selenium
0.7 mcg
Sodium
22.0 mg
Zinc
0.1 mg
Saturated Fats
 
16:0 Palmitic
29.7 mg
18:0 Stearic
5.5 mg
Mono Fats
 
18:1 Oleic
2.8 mg
Poly Fats
 
18:2 Linoleic
19.8 mg
18:3 Linolenic
46.2 mg
Other Fats
 
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
46.2 mg
Omega 6 Fatty Acids
19.8 mg
Amino Acids
 
Alanine
56.7 mg
Arginine
51.7 mg
Aspartate
86.9 mg
Cystine
9.4 mg
Glutamate
112 mg
Glycine
49.5 mg
Histidine
19.8 mg
Isoleucine
42.9 mg
Leucine
75.4 mg
Lysine
53.9 mg
Methionine
18.7 mg
Phenylalanine
50.6 mg
Proline
39.1 mg
Serine
33.5 mg
Threonine
45.1 mg
Tryptophan
14.3 mg
Tyrosine
31.9 mg
Valine
56.1 mg
 
Buying & Storing Tips
 
  • While buying turnip greens, always remember to go for the crisp ones, with bright vivid colors.
  • Strictly avoid the ones that have blemishes, blisters or a yellowish or limp look. This indicates that the vegetable has decayed or decomposed.
  • Normally, turnip greens are available with their roots attached. But, before storing them, be sure to remove these roots from the leafy portion.
  • The ideal way to store turnip greens is by wrapping them loosely in a plastic bag and keeping them in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator. This way, they can be stored for a maximum of four to five days.

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