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Fiber-rich, low-calorie soup
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Turnip soup (240 g) has 82 calories. That works out to 34 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.9 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 18 mg of Vitamin C covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 38 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
82
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
14.9g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.6g
· 5% DV
Fat
1.7g
· 2% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 12% · Fat 18%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.29 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 576 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
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 | 82 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 15 g | 5 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 61 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 109 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 bottle (jumbo) | 500 g | 170 kcal |
Calculated from 34 calories per 100 g.
Turnip soup is made by simmering chopped turnips with onion in stock or water until tender, then blending if you want a smooth texture. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs; add potato or cream only if you want a thicker, richer version.
Turnip soup usually contains turnips, onion, stock or water, and seasoning. Recipes may add potato, carrot, cream, or herbs, but these are variations rather than required ingredients; the turnip should remain the main flavor.
Turnip soup tastes mildly sweet, earthy, and savory, with a slight peppery edge from the turnips. Onion and stock soften that sharpness, while a little lemon or black pepper can make the flavor brighter.
Turnip soup can be served either smooth or chunky. Blend the cooked vegetables for a creamy texture without needing cream, or leave the diced turnips intact if you prefer more bite.
Turnip soup pairs well with crusty bread, a simple salad, or roasted vegetables. Serve it as a light starter or alongside a sandwich; strongly spiced sides can overpower the turnips’ delicate flavor.
Yes, potatoes can be added to turnip soup. They thicken the broth and mellow the turnips’ sharper taste; use less potato or skip it if you want the soup’s turnip flavor to stand out.
Yes, turnip soup freezes well when it is made without cream. Cool it, divide it into airtight portions, and freeze; if your recipe includes cream, the texture may separate, so stir thoroughly while reheating.
Turnip soup keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and discard it if it has been left out for a long time or develops an unusual smell.
Yes, tender turnip greens can be used in turnip soup. Wash them well, remove any tough stems, and stir the chopped greens in near the end of cooking so they stay green and do not become mushy.
To make turnip soup less bitter, use fresh, smaller turnips and cook them with onion or carrot. A small amount of lemon added at the end can balance the flavor; avoid overcooking the greens if your recipe includes them.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
18mg · 20% DV
B6
0.12mg · 7% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.96mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Sodium
576mg · 25% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
360mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Turnip soup is a simple vegetable soup built around cooked turnips, often with onion and other vegetables such as carrot or potato. Depending on the recipe, the vegetables may be blended for a smooth bowl or left in pieces. It is a familiar home-style preparation rather than one fixed recipe, and it should not be confused with fermented turnip drinks.
Serve it hot as a light lunch or as a first course, with bread and a little black pepper or lemon if you like. It is mostly broth and vegetables, with some fibre and relatively few calories: 34 calories per 100 g. For a more filling bowl, add beans or lentils; to keep it lighter, skip cream and use a vegetable-based broth.
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
0.29g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.43g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.