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By Shereen Jegtvig, About.com

Updated June 17, 2007

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Rutabagas

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About Rutabagas:

Rutabagas are a good source of vitamin C, folate and fiber.

Healthy Rutabaga Recipes:

Nutrition Information for Rutabagas:

The following nutrition information is for one serving of rutabagas. That would be about one cup of rutabaga cubes, or 140 grams. This general information is for any variety of raw rutabaga.

Macronutrients:

Water: 125.52 g

Calories: 50

Protein: 1.68 g

Carbohydrates: 11.38 g

Fiber: 3.5 g

Sugars: 7.84 g

Total Fat: 0.28 g

Saturated Fat: 0.038 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.035 g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.123 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Micronutrients:

Calcium: 66 mg

Iron: 0.73 mg

Magnesium: 32 mg

Phosphorus: 81 mg

Potassium: 472 mg

Sodium: 28 mg

Zinc: 0.48 mg

Vitamin C: 35.0 mg

Thiamin: 0.126 mg

Riboflavin: 0.056 mg

Niacin: 0.980 mg

Pantothenic Acid: 0.224 mg

Vitamin B6: 0.140 mg

Vitamin B12: 0 mcg

Folate: 29 mcg

Vitamin A: 3 IU

Vitamin E: 0.42 mg

Vitamin K: 0.4 mcg

Phytonutrients:

beta Carotene: 1 mcg

beta Cryptoxanthin: 0 mcg

Lycopene: 0 mcg

Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 0 mcg

Source of Information:

USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference

Notes:

Abbreviations:

  • g = gram
  • mg = milligram
  • mcg = microgram
  • IU = International Unit
Nutrient Recommendation Information:

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