Rutabagas

Rutabagas

Rutabagas, or "Swedes", belong to the crucifer family.

In the seventeenth century this vegetable variety was created when a Swedish botanist cross-bred a turnip and a type of cabbage.

While rutabagas can be eaten raw, most people prefer them cooked. Roasting mellows their flavor and produces a sweet, peppery flesh that makes for a delicious side dish.

Rutabagas are an excellent source of vitamin C plus a good source of potassium. They also contain cancer-fighting glucosinolates and dithiolthiones.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C
*Good Source of: Manganese
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Look for rutabagas with tan skin and a dark purple crown, free of major scars and bruises. Rutabagas are hardy vegetable and store well. In the refrigerator, they'll keep for two weeks or more.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1/2-cup(s) RUTABAGAS,CKD,BLD,DRND,WO/SALT

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.62

Calories: 47

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.26 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.11 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	68 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	10.5 g	*
Sugars	7.2 g	*
Fiber	2.2 g	*
Protein	1.6 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	2.4 IU	0%
Vitamin C	22.6mg	38%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.38 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.12 mg	6%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.36 mg	0%
Folate	18 mcg	4%
Niacin	0.86 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.05 mg	3%
Thiamin	0.1 mg	7%
MINERALS
Calcium	57.6 mg	6%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.64 mg	4%
Magnesium	27.6 mg	7%
Manganese	0.21 mg	10%
Phosphorous	67.2 mg	7%
Potassium	391.2 mg	11%
Selenium	0.84 mcg	1%
Sodium	24 mg	1%
Zinc	0.42 mg	3%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	1.2 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).