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How Many Calories in Turnip Greens, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

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20
calories per 100g
29 calories per 1 cup, chopped (144g)
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1.1gProtein
4.4gCarbs
0.2gFat
3.5gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)6 kcal0.3g
100g20 kcal1.1g
1 cup, chopped29 kcal1.6g
grams
20kcal
1.1gprotein
4.4gcarbs
0.2gfat
3.5gfibre

A turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 20 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup, chopped (144g) provides about 29 calories. Turnip Greens, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Turnip Greens, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (144g)
Calories20 kcal29 kcal
Protein1.1g1.6g
Carbohydrates4.4g6.3g
of which Sugars0.5g0.7g
Fat0.2g0.3g
of which Saturates0.1g0.1g
Fibre3.5g5.0g
Sodium265.0mg382mg
Potassium203.0mg292mg
Calcium137.0mg197mg
Iron0.8mg1.2mg
Vitamin C27.4mg39.5mg
Vitamin A381.0µg549µg
Selenium0.9µg1µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg0.1mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.

Does turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt fit your diet?

Low-carb / keto

Turnip Greens, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 4.4g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.

Weight management

At 20 calories per 100g, turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt per 100g?

Turnip Greens, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 20 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt high in calories?

A 1 cup, chopped of turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt (144g) has around 29 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt good for weight loss?

At 20 calories per 100g, turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup, chopped provides about 29 calories.

How much protein is in turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt?

Turnip Greens, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 1.1g of protein per 100g.

Is turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt a good source of fibre?

Yes — turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt provides 3.5g of fibre per 100g, which is a meaningful contribution toward the commonly cited 28g daily reference intake.

How does turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt compare to asparagus?

Turnip Greens, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt has 20 calories per 100g, close to asparagus at 20 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt keto-friendly?

Turnip Greens, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt contains 4.4g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.

How many servings of turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt for 20g of protein?

With 1.1g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1818g of turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Turnip Greens, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, with Salt (this page)20 kcal1.1g4.4g0.2g
Asparagus20 kcal2.2g3.9g0.1g
Chard, Swiss, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt20 kcal1.9g4.1g0.1g
Chrysanthemum, Garland, Cooked, Boiled, Drained, without Salt20 kcal1.6g4.3g0.1g
Gourd, Dishcloth (towelgourd), Raw20 kcal1.2g4.3g0.2g
Mustard Greens, Frozen, Unprepared20 kcal2.5g3.4g0.3g
Peppers, Sweet, Green, Raw20 kcal0.9g4.6g0.2g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.