Green peas vs turnips: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: green peas scores 87/100 and turnips 88/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Green peas
81 kcal per 100 g. 1/2 cup: 72 g
Turnips
28 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup cubes: 130 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesTurnips81 vs 28 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinGreen peas5.4 vs 0.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberGreen peas5.7 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
- Less sugarTurnips5.7 vs 3.8 g per 100 g
- More potassiumGreen peas244 vs 191 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Green peas, 100 g | Turnips, 100 g | Green peas, 72 g | Turnips, 130 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | 28 kcal | 58 kcal | 36 kcal |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 0.9 g | 3.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14 g | 6.4 g | 10 g | 8.4 g |
| Sugars | 5.7 g | 3.8 g | 4.1 g | 4.9 g |
| Fiber | 5.7 g | 1.8 g | 4.1 g | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 40 mg | 21 mg | 29 mg | 27 mg |
| Vitamin A | 38 µg | 0 µg | 27 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 191 mg | 176 mg | 248 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 0.3 mg | 1.1 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 30 mg | 18 mg | 39 mg |
| Magnesium | 33 mg | 11 mg | 24 mg | 14 mg |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 67 mg | 3.6 mg | 87 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.