Turnip
Selection Information
Usage: Use sliced or cubed in stews or salads.
Selection: Good-quality Turnips will be very firm, smooth-skinned and heavy for their size. The coloring will be light-purple on the top fading to bright-white at the bottom.
Avoid: Avoid product that is soft, spongy, blemished with brown spots, cut or lightweight for its size.
Seasonal Information
Turnips are available year-round, peaking October through March.
Turnip Nutritional Information
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Serving Size: 130g
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Calories 36
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Calories from Fat 0
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat 0g |
3% |
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Saturated Fat Fat 0g |
1% |
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Cholesterol 0mg |
0% |
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Sodium 87mg |
4% |
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Total Carbohydrate 8g |
3% |
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Dietary Fiber 2g |
9% |
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Sugars 5g |
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Protein 1g |
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Vitamin A 0% |
Vitamin C 46% |
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Calcium 4% |
Iron 2% |
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Turnips are very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. They're also a good source of Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Potassium and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C and Manganese.