Rutabagas are very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. They're also a good source of Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Potassium and Manganese.
Amount per serving
| Calories :37 | Calories from Fat : |
|---|
| Total Fat | 0.16 |
| Cholesterol | 0% |
| Sodium | 12% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.62% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3% |
| Sugars | 4.46% |
| Protein | 1.08% |
| Vitamin A | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 25% |
| Calcium | 43 % |
| Iron | 0.44% |
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.