Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained

vegetables

USDA name: Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

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85 cal
P:1gC:4gF:0g
3.5g fiber
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 100g

Calories85

Total Fat0.2g

Saturated Fat0.0g

Total Carbs4.4g

Fiber3.5g

Sugars0.5g

Protein1.1g

Macro Breakdown

Protein1.1g (19%)
Carbs4.4g (72%)
Fat0.2g (9%)

Health Scores (0-10)

10.0
Metabolic
9.1
Inflammation
7.5
Hormonal
7.0
Gut Health
10.0
Skin Health
5.0
Brain Health
10.0
Bone Health
7.3
Sleep
6.2
Exercise
6.3
Longevity
5.4
Detox
9.5
Immunity
6.7
Pral
6.4
Satiety
0.0
Nutrient Density
7.7
Bioavailability
1.5
Electrolyte
7.4
Methylation

๐Ÿงฌ How Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained Affects Your Health

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Testosterone 1% DV

Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5ฮฑ-reductase and inhibits aromatase.

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Cortisol & Stress 5% DV

Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.

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Cortisol 11% DV

Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA โ€” calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.

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Thyroid 2% DV

Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.

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Anemia

vitamin c + folate. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.

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Skin Health

vitamin c + vitamin e. Vitamin C is required for collagen cross-linking. Zinc reduces inflammation and sebum. Vitamin A reg.

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Iron 4% DV

4% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.

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Magnesium 5% DV

5% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.

Complete Nutrient Profile

NutrientAmount / 100g% Daily Value
Energy Kcal85.0 kJโ€”
Protein1.1 g2% DV
Total Fat0.2 gโ€”
Carbohydrate4.4 g2% DV
Fiber3.5 g13% DV
Sugar0.5 g1% DV
Sodium265.0 mg12% DV
Calcium137.0 mg11% DV
Iron0.8 mg4% DV
Magnesium22.0 mg5% DV
Phosphorus29.0 mg2% DV
Potassium203.0 mg4% DV
Zinc0.1 mg1% DV
Vitamin C27.4 mg30% DV
Vitamin B60.2 mg11% DV
Folate118.0 ยตg30% DV
Vitamin A381.0 ยตg42% DV
Vitamin E1.9 mg13% DV
Vitamin K367.6 ยตg306% DV
Selenium0.9 ยตg2% DV

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt support gut health?
Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 3.5g of fiber per 100g (13% DV). Fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria, which produce short-chain fatty acids (butyrate) that reduce inflammation, strengthen the gut barrier, and improve insulin sensitivity.
Does Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt affect hormones?
Yes โ€” Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is rich in fiber (13% DV), which Binds excess estrogen in gut for excretion (enterohepatic circulation interruption). Slows glucose absorption โ†’ lower insulin spikes.. fiber supports Estrogen and Insulin production. vitamin b6 supports Progesterone and Dopamine production.
Is Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt good for blood pressure?
Yes. Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt provides 203mg of potassium per 100g (4% DV). Potassium helps lower blood pressure by counteracting sodium's effects and relaxing blood vessel walls. The sodium-to-potassium ratio is 0.8.
Is Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt good for weight loss?
Yes. At only 85 calories per 100g with 3.5g of fiber, Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt is filling and nutrient-dense โ€” ideal for weight loss. The fiber slows digestion and increases satiety hormones (GLP-1, PYY), helping you eat less at subsequent meals.
Does Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt boost immunity?
Yes. Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt provides 27.4mg of vitamin C per 100g (30% DV) โ€” one of the best food sources. Vitamin C supports white blood cell production, acts as an antioxidant, and strengthens skin barrier defense.
Does Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contain anti-nutrients?
Oxalates (spinach, beet greens, Swiss chard โ€” bind calcium). Goitrogens (raw cruciferous โ€” broccoli, kale, cabbage โ€” can impair thyroid iodine uptake). Cooking cruciferous vegetables deactivates goitrogens. Pair high-oxalate greens with calcium-rich foods (they bind in gut, not kidneys). Avoid green potatoes. Only a concern with very high raw intake + iodine deficiency (for goitrogens) or kidney stone history (for oxalates).