Turnip greens

vegetables

Turnip greens

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 5.4

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid

How the diets react

Approves10
Disapproves1
Is Turnip greens Healthy?

Yes — Turnip greens is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

KetoApproved

Nutrient-dense leafy green with only 2g net carbs per cup cooked. Excellent source of vitamins A, K, and C. Minimal carb impact with maximum nutritional benefit.

VeganApproved

Turnip greens are leafy vegetables from the turnip plant. Whole plant food with no animal products. Excellent nutritional profile.

PaleoApproved

Turnip greens are unprocessed leafy vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. They were available to hunter-gatherers and are fully paleo-compliant.

MediterraneanApproved

Nutrient-dense leafy green with high vitamin K, calcium, and fiber. Aligns with Mediterranean emphasis on plant-based foods consumed multiple times daily. Low calorie, high micronutrient density.

CarnivoreAvoid

Turnip greens are leafy green vegetables, plant-derived and explicitly excluded from carnivore diet. Contains plant compounds and fiber incompatible with carnivore principles.

Whole30Approved

Turnip greens are a whole, unprocessed leafy green vegetable that is explicitly compliant with Whole30. They are nutrient-dense and can be consumed freely.

Low-FODMAPApproved

Turnip greens are leafy brassica vegetables. Monash confirms leafy greens including turnip greens are low-FODMAP at standard portions.

DASHApproved

Exceptional DASH vegetable. Very low sodium (<60mg per cup), extremely high in calcium (200mg per cup), potassium, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin K. Directly addresses DASH micronutrient targets.

ZoneApproved

Leafy green with ~3g net carbs per cup, high fiber, and polyphenols. Excellent Zone vegetable. Low glycemic impact with micronutrient density. Supports anti-inflammatory protocol.

Nutrient-dense leafy green with high antioxidants, polyphenols, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Excellent source of vitamins K, A, C and minerals. Supports cardiovascular and inflammatory health.

GLP-1 FriendlyApproved

Turnip greens are nutrient-dense with excellent fiber (3-4g per cup cooked), high water content, and rich micronutrient profile (vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, calcium, iron). Very low calorie. Supports digestion and prevents constipation. Slightly bitter/peppery flavor works well in small portions with protein. Ideal GLP-1 vegetable.

Controversy Index

Score range: 110/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus5.4Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Turnip greens

Keto 9/10
  • 2g net carbs per cup cooked
  • Very high in vitamins A, K, C
  • Calcium and iron content
  • Minimal carb impact
Vegan 9/10
  • Leafy green
  • Whole plant food
  • High in minerals
Paleo 10/10
  • Unprocessed vegetable
  • Leafy green
  • Nutrient-dense
  • Low carbohydrate
  • No additives
Mediterranean 9/10
  • High vitamin K
  • Calcium rich
  • High fiber
  • Plant-based staple
Whole30 10/10
  • whole food
  • vegetable
  • leafy green
  • unprocessed
Low-FODMAP 8/10
  • Leafy green vegetable
  • Low carbohydrate density
  • Minimal fermentable substrates
DASH 10/10
  • Sodium: <60mg per cup
  • Calcium: 200mg per cup
  • Potassium: 400-500mg per cup
  • Fiber: 3-4g per cup
  • Magnesium: 30-40mg per cup
Zone 9/10
  • Low net carbs
  • High fiber
  • Polyphenol-rich
  • Micronutrient-dense
  • Zero glycemic spike
  • high antioxidants
  • polyphenols
  • vitamin K
  • fiber
  • minerals (calcium, iron)
  • high fiber
  • high water content
  • micronutrient-rich
  • very low calorie
  • supports digestion
  • prevents constipation