Turnip has a medium glycemic index of 62 (typical range 57 to 68). A serving of 1 medium (122 g) has a glycemic load of 4, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 28 calories, 0.9 g protein, 6.4 g carbohydrate (1.8 g fiber, 3.8 g sugars) and 0.1 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 medium (122 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 28 kcal | 34 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6.4 g | 7.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 3.8 g | 4.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 67 mg | 82 mg |
| Potassium | 191 mg | 233 mg |
Other vegetables with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Celeriac | 15 | 2 |
| Carrot | 39 | 2 |
| Shallot | 10 | 1 |
| Onion | 10 | 1 |
| Brussels Sprouts | 15 | 1 |
Turnip has a glycemic index of 62, which is medium (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 medium (122 g) serving is 4, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of turnip has a glycemic load of 4 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Turnip has 28 calories per 100 g, and about 34 calories in a 1 medium (122 g) serving.
Turnip is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Turnips, raw” (FDC 170465). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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