QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in boiled rutabaga?
The selected cooked unsalted rutabaga provides 30 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the edible portion and keep other states separate.
30 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Boiled rutabaga nutrition facts per 100 g
The table below uses the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 168455. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
0.93 g per 100 g. From Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
Carbohydrate
6.84 g per 100 g. From Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
Fat
0.18 g per 100 g. From Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where boiled rutabaga fits in a varied eating pattern.
Potassium
216 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Vitamin C
18.8 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Calcium
18 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Niacin
0.715 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Boiled, drained, no salt
Selected reference.
Raw
Use the raw record.
Mashed plain
The source includes a mashed cup weight; additions remain separate.
Roasted or buttered
Log oil, butter and seasoning separately.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How boiled rutabaga can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 30 kcal per 100 g, the 50 g example is 15 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 1.8 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 0.93 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Use cooked drained weight and add butter, milk, oil or salt as separate ingredients.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Keep whole rutabaga according to produce guidance.
After opening or cooking
Keep cut or cooked rutabaga covered and chilled.
Prepare
Rinse, trim and use clean utensils.
Safety boundary
The nutrient record does not establish storage duration; follow current local produce guidance.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log boiled rutabaga more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
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Match the exact reference state: Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record, while explicitly labelled gram examples are calculated.
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Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
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Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Boiled rutabaga calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of rutabaga?
30 kcal in the selected Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt record.
How much fibre is in rutabaga?
1.8 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which rutabaga state does this page use?
Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt. Preparation and edible state are part of the answer.
Does the mashed cup include butter?
No. The selected record is cooked rutabaga without salt; additions are separate.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 30 kcal per 100 g. Named weights come from the selected source record; calculated gram examples are labelled.
KEEP EXPLORING
Related food guides
SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Rutabagas, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Named portion claims use source-held weights; explicitly labelled gram examples are calculations from the per-100-g record. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 168455 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.