Turnips, raw

Raw turnips carry a Nutrient Density Score of 90 of 100, an Elite rating, though their rank of 34 of 60 in the Vegetables category shows how strong the competition is among raw vegetables. Vitamin C is the standout, reaching 23% of the Daily Value, in a food that is otherwise light on calories at just 28 per 100 g.

Turnips are typically eaten raw in slaws and salads for their peppery crunch, or roasted and mashed once cooked, with the greens often used separately as a leafy vegetable. A cup of cubes weighs 130 g. No limits are flagged here, though the score sits just below the Vegetables category median of 93, and rutabagas, a close relative, score higher for those comparing root vegetable options.