Nhan Nguyen

Turnip greens are part of the cruciferous vegetable family, which also includes kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and rutabaga. ban sam ngoc linh These nutrition powerhouses pack in loads of nutrients for little calories and should be top of the list for your weekly grocery run. The bulbous root of the turnip is also edible and provides a bevy of health benefits, however this article will focus on the stem, or leafy green part of the turnip.

Turnip greens rank among the top foods in regards to ANDI score (Aggregate Nutrient Density Index), which measures vitamin, mineral and phytonutrient content in relation to caloric content. Turnip, mustard and collard greens as well as kale and Swiss chard all earn the highest possible score of 1,000 points.

This MNT Knowledge Center feature is part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods. It provides a nutritional breakdown of turnip greens and an in-depth look at its possible health benefits, how to incorporate more turnip greens into your diet and any potential health risks of consuming turnip greens.

Contents of this article:

Nutritional breakdown of turnip greens
Possible health benefits of consuming turnip greens
How to incorporate more turnip greens into your diet
Potential health risks of consuming turnip greens

Nutritional breakdown of turnip greens

One cup of boiled turnip greens contain 29 calories, 2 grams of protein, 0 gram of fat, 6 grams of carbohydrate, 5 grams of fiber and 1 gram of sugar, 660% of your daily needs for vitamin K, 220% of vitamin A, 66% of vitamin C, 42% of folate, 20% of calcium needs, sam ngoc linh mua o dau 14% of vitamin E and 6% of iron.

Along with other leafy greens, turnip greens contain very high nitrate levels (more than 250 mg/100 g). High intakes of dietary nitrate have been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce the amount of oxygen needed during exercise and enhance athletic performance.
Possible health benefits of consuming turnip greens

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