Protein and Fiber

Its not just a low calorie count that turns people on to the health benefits of turnips. The same serving of this vegetable contains 8 g of carbohydrates, 5 g of dietary fiber and another 5 g of protein. That makes the turnip a good choice for powering up while avoiding a lot of the stuff that often comes with these essential nutritional elements. Theres just 2 grams of natural sugars in the 1 cup serving, and only 31 mg of sodium. That makes turnips a very healthy choice overall.