Keto Approved
Turnip
2.40g net carbs per 1/2 cup
Roast or mash a half-cup serving and you spend just 2.4 g net carbs, a lighter swap for potatoes that leaves plenty of room in your daily budget. Keep the portion measured, since carbs climb fast if you pile on extra.
Built by Barron Hansen · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
Fits My Daily Budget?
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One serving uses 12% of your 20g daily budget.
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Good to Know
Pick smaller turnips, roughly the size of a tennis ball, since the big ones turn woody and bitter. Mashed turnip stands in well for potatoes, and the leafy greens on top are edible too, so don't toss them. Watch packaged mashes and glazed sides at the store, since some add honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup that pushes the carbs well past what the raw vegetable carries.
Is Turnip Keto? The Full Answer
Turnip contains 2.40g net carbs per 1/2 cup (4.00g total carbs minus 1.60g fiber). Roast or mash a half-cup serving and you spend just 2.4 g net carbs, a lighter swap for potatoes that leaves plenty of room in your daily budget. Keep the portion measured, since carbs climb fast if you pile on extra.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 12% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Turnip a reliable keto staple.
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