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Rutabagas

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Updated May 03, 2012

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rutabagas

Rutabagas

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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

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Notes:

Abbreviations:

  • g = gram
  • mg = milligram
  • mcg = microgram
  • IU = International Unit

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