Rutabaga

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Rutabaga

Selection Information

Usage: Used like turnips.

Selection: Good-quality rutabagas will be firm, smooth-skinned and free of blemishes. The coloring will be a deep rust-red that fades to a cream.

Avoid: Avoid product that is soft or spongy, scarred or cut, or has dull coloring.

Seasonal Information

Rutabaga is available year-round.

Rutabaga Nutritional Information

Serving size 1/2 cup (70g)
Calories 25
Total Fat 0g
Sodium 15mg
Total Carbohydrate 5g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Protein 1g

% of U.S. RDA
Vitamin A 0%
Calcium 0%
Vitamin C 30%
Iron 0%

Rutabaga Tips & Trivia

The rutabaga resulted from a chance hybridization, centuries ago, between cabbage and turnips. The plant is considered by botanists to be in the cabbage family.
The name comes from the Swedes and the most common synonym is Swede or Swede turnips.