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Zero-calorie, salty, fermented beverage
In season: Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Zero-calorie turnip juice (200 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 1 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.2 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
2
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
0.2g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
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 | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 100 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 250 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 400 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 bottle (large) | 500 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 1 calories per 100 g.
Zero-calorie turnip juice is Turkish şalgam, a fermented drink usually made with black carrots, turnip, water and salt. Bulgur flour or sourdough may be used to start fermentation, so ingredients and flavor can vary between recipes.
Zero-calorie turnip juice is usually served cold alongside kebabs, grilled meat or other savory foods. It comes in hot and mild versions; gently shake the bottle before pouring if you want the settled solids mixed through.
No. Zero-calorie turnip juice is Turkish şalgam, fermented mainly with black carrots and turnip, while pickle juice is the brine from pickled vegetables such as cucumbers. Their ingredients, fermentation methods and characteristic flavors differ.
Not necessarily. Zero-calorie turnip juice is fermented, but pasteurization can reduce or eliminate live microorganisms, and fermentation alone does not guarantee a probiotic effect. The product’s processing determines whether live cultures remain.
Zero-calorie turnip juice is sold both hot and mild. The spicy version typically gets its heat from added pepper, and the strength varies by maker; choose the mild variety if you prefer a less fiery drink.
Yes, zero-calorie turnip juice can be made at home by fermenting black carrots, turnip, water and salt, often with bulgur flour or sourdough. Use clean equipment and manage fermentation carefully; buying it ready-made is simpler.
Keep zero-calorie turnip juice tightly closed in the refrigerator after opening. Avoid leaving it at room temperature for long periods, pour it with a clean glass, and discard it if its smell, appearance or taste changes unusually.
Zero-calorie turnip juice is typically salty because salt is used in fermentation. If you need to limit sodium because of high blood pressure or kidney disease, ask your clinician or dietitian how much is appropriate for you.
Traditional zero-calorie turnip juice is a nonalcoholic drink, even though it is fermented. Recipes and production methods can differ, so people who must avoid alcohol completely should confirm the details of the particular product.
Zero-calorie turnip juice has a tangy, salty, fermented flavor with a distinctive earthy note from black carrots. Mild versions are savory and sour, while spicy varieties add pepper heat; it is quite different from sweet vegetable juice.
Vitamins
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
1mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
360mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
10mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
20mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 2 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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What this page calls zero-calorie turnip juice is şalgam, a salty fermented drink associated especially with Adana in southern Turkey. It is usually made with dark purple carrots, water and salt; bulgur or a sourdough starter may help fermentation. Despite the name, black carrot is typically its main ingredient. Served cold, şalgam has a tangy, earthy flavour, and spicy versions are common. In Turkey it is often poured alongside kebabs, dürüm or lahmacun, where its sharpness complements rich or spicy food. It is virtually calorie-free—the listing gives 1 calorie per 100 g—but is salty, so keep the portion modest if you are watching your salt intake.
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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.