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Low calorie, source of vitamin C, fermented beverage
In season: Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Turnip juice (unsweetened) (200 g) has 26 calories. That works out to 13 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.4 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 24 mg of Vitamin C covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
26
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
5.4g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.8g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 12% · Fat 7%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 26 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 460 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% |
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) | 200 g | 26 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 39 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 1000 g | 130 kcal |
Calculated from 13 calories per 100 g.
Unsweetened turnip juice here is Turkish şalgam, a salty, tangy fermented drink often made with black carrots and turnip. “Unsweetened” means no sweetening is added; it does not necessarily mean the drink has no naturally occurring sugars.
Unsweetened turnip juice tastes tangy, salty, and savory, with an earthy note from the vegetables. The flavor can be sharper or hotter in spicy versions, while sediment and cloudiness are common in traditionally fermented batches.
Unsweetened turnip juice is typically fermented with black carrots, turnip, water, salt, and a starter such as bulgur flour or sourdough. Recipes vary, and the fermentation gives the drink its characteristic sour flavor.
Not always. Fermentation can produce live microorganisms, but pasteurization or filtration may remove them. A fermented drink is not automatically a reliable source of live probiotic cultures.
Unsweetened turnip juice is a nonalcoholic beverage, not an alcoholic drink. Fermentation can create trace amounts of alcohol, however, and the amount may vary with the producer’s process.
Unsweetened turnip juice is not necessarily spicy. Turkish şalgam is sold in both spicy and mild versions; the spicy kind usually gets its heat from added hot pepper, while both versions retain a salty, tangy taste.
Unsweetened turnip juice pairs especially well with grilled meats and kebabs, including Adana kebab. It is usually served cold as a savory accompaniment rather than as a sweet fruit drink.
Sediment in unsweetened turnip juice is usually made up of fine vegetable particles and fermentation residue. It is generally normal; gently swirling the drink can redistribute it, but visible mold or an unusual odor is a reason not to drink it.
Yes, refrigerate unsweetened turnip juice after opening and keep the bottle tightly closed. How long it keeps depends on the product and whether it was pasteurized, so follow the producer’s storage instructions.
No. Turkish unsweetened turnip juice is a fermented, savory drink commonly made with black carrots and turnip, while beet juice is made from beets and is usually served as a fresh juice. Their ingredients and flavors differ.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
24mg · 27% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Folate
16µg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
460mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
220mg · 6% DV
Calcium
64mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Şalgam, a traditional Turkish fermented drink made mainly from purple carrots and turnip, rather than ordinary turnip juice. The vegetables ferment in salted water; some regional recipes also use bulgur to help start fermentation. The unsweetened version keeps the drink’s naturally savoury, tangy character.
It is usually served cold, especially alongside kebabs and other rich or spicy dishes, and may be mild or hot. Its earthy, tart flavour can be an acquired taste, but it makes a refreshing counterpoint to grilled food. Şalgam is low in calories and provides vitamin C; choose a mild version if you prefer less heat, or serve it with water if its sharpness feels intense.
Medium
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
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.