Turnips

Turnips

Turnips are members of the cruciferous family of vegetables best known for their potent cancer-fighting activity.

A favorite in Great Britain, young turnips have a delicate, slightly sweet taste that becomes almost "buttery" when roasted. Older turnips, however, become stronger in flavor and coarser in texture.

Turnips are an excellent source of vitamin C and contain powerful phytonutrients called glucosinolates.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Look for fresh turnips that are small, yet heavy for their size. The roots should be firm and the greens should be brightly-colored. Store turnips in a cool (55°F), well-ventilated area such as a root cellar.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s) cubes TURNIPS,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.35

Calories: 36

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.13 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.07 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	52 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	8.4 g	*
Sugars	4.9 g	*
Fiber	2.3 g	*
Protein	1.2 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	27.3mg	46%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.04 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.12 mg	6%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.13 mg	0%
Folate	19.5 mcg	5%
Niacin	0.52 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.04 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.05 mg	3%
MINERALS
Calcium	39 mg	4%
Copper	0.11 mg	6%
Iron	0.39 mg	2%
Magnesium	14.3 mg	4%
Manganese	0.17 mg	8%
Phosphorous	35.1 mg	4%
Potassium	248.3 mg	7%
Selenium	0.91 mcg	1%
Sodium	87.1 mg	4%
Zinc	0.35 mg	2%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).