Calories in Turnip (Shalgam, raw)

Turnip (Shalgam, raw) has about 28 calories per 1 turnip (100 g), with 0.9 g protein, 6.4 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. Per 100 g it has 28 kcal.

High sugarRich in vitamin C
28kcal
Calories · 1 turnip (100 g)
0.9g
Protein · 1 turnip (100 g)
6.4g
Carbs · 1 turnip (100 g)
0.1g
Fat · 1 turnip (100 g)
Carbs 85%Protein 12%Fat 3%share of calories

Turnip (Shalgam, raw) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 turnip (100 g)28 kcal0.9 g6.4 g0.1 g
100 g28 kcal0.9 g6.4 g0.1 g

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Turnip (Shalgam, raw) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories28 kcal
Protein0.9 g
Carbohydrates6.4 g
Fat0.1 g
Fibre1.8 g
Sugar3.8 g
Sodium67 mg
Calcium30 mg
Iron0.3 mg
Potassium191 mg
Vitamin C21 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Turnip (Shalgam, raw) healthy?

  • ●Turnip (Shalgam, raw) is very low in calories for its volume at 28 kcal per 100 g. About 85% of its calories come from carbs, 12% from protein and 3% from fat.
  • ●Most of its calories come from sugar, which digests fast and won't keep you full. On a fat-loss diet, keep it occasional and count it. 1 turnip (100 g) adds 28 kcal.

To burn it off: 1 turnip (100 g) (28 kcal) takes about 6 min of brisk walking or 3 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Turnip (Shalgam, raw): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Turnip (Shalgam, raw)?

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One serving of Turnip (Shalgam, raw), 1 turnip (100 g), has roughly 28 calories, with 0.9 g protein, 6.4 g carbohydrates, 0.1 g fat and 1.8 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Turnip (Shalgam, raw)?

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100 g of Turnip (Shalgam, raw) has 28 kcal, with 0.9 g protein, 6.4 g carbs, 0.1 g fat, 1.8 g fibre and 3.8 g sugar.

How much protein is in Turnip (Shalgam, raw)?

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Turnip (Shalgam, raw) has 0.9 g protein per 100 g (0.9 g in 1 turnip (100 g)). Protein provides about 12% of its calories.

Is Turnip (Shalgam, raw) good for weight loss?

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Not ideal. Most of its 28 kcal per 100 g come from sugar, which won't keep you full. 1 turnip (100 g) adds 28 kcal, so keep it occasional.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Turnip (Shalgam, raw)?

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Burning roughly 28 kcal takes about 6 minutes of brisk walking or 3 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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