Calories in Rutabagas, raw
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Rutabagas, raw contains 37 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 medium (386 g) provides about 143 kcal.
Roughly 86% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 11% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly (35 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 37 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.16 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.027 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 12 mg | 0.5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.6 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 4.5 g | |
| Protein C | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 25 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.7 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.16 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 21 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 14.1 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 43 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.44 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 53 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 305 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.032 mg | 4% |
| Manganese C | 0.13 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11%
- Carbohydrates 86%
- Fat 4%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars4.5 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.16 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.027 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium12 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.025 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.088 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0.4 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose C | 0.53 g |
| Glucose C | 2.3 g |
| Fructose C | 1.6 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose C | 0.02 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.035 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.024 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.025 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.053 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 14 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 19 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 1 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 89.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.71 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 157 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 2 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 21 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 37 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.6 g |
| Fat | 0.16 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Sugars | 4.5 g |
| Sodium | 12 mg |
Other forms of Rutabagas
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 30 | 0.93 g | 6.8 g | 0.18 g |
| Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 30 | 0.93 g | 6.8 g | 0.18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots, raw Raw | 41 | 0.93 g | 9.6 g | 0.24 g |
| Onion, raw Raw | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Red bell pepper, raw Raw | 26 | 0.99 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Eggplant, raw Raw | 25 | 0.98 g | 5.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Beets, raw Raw | 43 | 1.6 g | 9.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Squash, pie pumpkin, peeled, seeded, raw Raw | 30 | 0.85 g | 7.4 g | 0.21 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw rutabagas?
100 g of raw rutabagas has 37 kcal. 1 medium (386 g): about 143 kcal. 1 cup, cubes (140 g): about 52 kcal. 1 small (192 g): about 71 kcal.
How much protein is in raw rutabagas?
Raw rutabagas contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.2 g in 1 medium (386 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw rutabagas?
Raw rutabagas has 8.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.3 g of fiber and 4.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw rutabagas?
Raw rutabagas contains 0.16 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.027 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw rutabagas contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw rutabagas?
100 g contains 12 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does rutabagas have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, rutabagas, raw has 37 kcal, while rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has 30 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168454. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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