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Low-calorie fermented savory turnip drink; sugar-free and mild.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sugar-free mild turnip juice (240 g) has 29 calories. That works out to 12 calories per 100 g. It contains 5 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 7.2 mg of Vitamin C covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
29
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
5g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 11% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 29 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 768 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 29 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 12 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 300 g | 36 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 360 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 1000 g | 120 kcal |
Calculated from 12 calories per 100 g.
Sugar-free mild turnip juice is the mild, non-hot version of Turkish şalgam, a savory fermented drink traditionally made with black carrots and turnip. Despite the English name, it is not simply juice pressed from ordinary turnips; fermentation gives it a distinctive tang.
Sugar-free mild turnip juice is traditionally made by fermenting black carrots and turnip in salted water, often with bulgur flour or a sourdough starter. Recipes vary, and the mild version omits the hot pepper used in some şalgam varieties.
Sugar-free mild turnip juice tastes savory, tangy, and lightly salty, rather than sweet. “Mild” means it lacks the heat of pepper-spiced şalgam; it does not mean the fermented drink has no sourness or strong character.
No. Sugar-free mild turnip juice is the mild variety of Turkish şalgam, a fermented drink commonly made with black carrots as well as turnip. Regular turnip juice generally means liquid extracted from turnips, and it does not necessarily have şalgam’s fermentation or flavor.
Serve sugar-free mild turnip juice chilled, usually in a glass alongside savory foods such as kebabs. You can drink it on its own, but its tangy, salty flavor makes it a traditional meal accompaniment rather than a sweet fruit juice.
It is fermented, but that alone does not confirm that sugar-free mild turnip juice contains live probiotic cultures when you drink it. Processing and storage can affect microorganisms, so do not assume every bottled version is a source of live probiotics.
Fermentation can produce small amounts of alcohol, but sugar-free mild turnip juice is sold as a nonalcoholic savory drink, not as an alcoholic beverage. The amount can vary with fermentation and production, so people who must avoid alcohol should check product-specific information.
Keep sugar-free mild turnip juice tightly closed in the refrigerator after opening. Pour it into a clean glass instead of drinking from the bottle, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes unusually.
It can be salty because salt is commonly used to ferment şalgam. “Sugar-free” does not mean low-sodium. If you have been advised to limit sodium, check the product’s nutrition information and follow your clinician’s guidance on portions.
Yes. Homemade sugar-free mild turnip juice can be fermented from black carrots, turnip, water, and salt, with bulgur flour or starter used in traditional methods. Leave out hot pepper for a mild version, and use clean equipment throughout fermentation.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
7.2mg · 8% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Folate
9.6µg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
768mg · 33% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.1mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Şalgam is a traditional fermented drink from southern Turkey, especially associated with Adana. Despite the English label “Sugar-free mild turnip juice,” it is not simply turnip juice: it is usually made with black carrots, water and salt, with bulgur or a sourdough starter helping fermentation. This mild version is not hot with chilli.
It is served chilled, commonly alongside kebabs, lahmacun and other savoury meals. Its flavour is tangy, earthy and gently salty, making it a refreshing counterpoint to rich or spicy food. Şalgam is low in calories and contributes little protein or fibre. If you prefer a subtler taste, pair a small glass with food or dilute it with water.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.