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Rutabaga

Raw · Roots

40/100C tier

Calories37

Protein1.1g

Fiber2.3g

Sodium12mg

Sugar—g

Graded C — 40 out of 100, #34 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (96/100); micronutrients drags it down (8/100).

The short version: Turnip's sweeter cousin — potassium and vitamin C, low calorie.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories37

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.2g0%

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 12mg1%

Dietary Fiber 2.3g8%

Protein 1.1g2%

Vitamin C 25mg28%

Vitamin B6 0.1mg6%

Folate 21mcg5%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 40

Clean label ×1596

Low energy density ×1078

Fiber ×2552

Protein ×1020

Micronutrients ×408

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#34 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Rutabaga healthy?

It grades C — 40 out of 100, #34 of 45 vegetables in our system. Turnip's sweeter cousin — potassium and vitamin C, low calorie.

How many calories are in Rutabaga?

37 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Rutabaga calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.