Is rutabaga keto?

Rutabaga

Limit / small portions Rutabaga can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions.

A sweeter cousin of the turnip. Works as a potato swap in measured portions.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup cubed · 140 g
Net carbs
8.8g
Calories
52kcal
Protein
1.5g
Fat
0.2g
Total carbs
12 g
Fiber
3.2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 44%

About 79.4 g of rutabaga adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 57% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for rutabaga
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories52 kcal37 kcal
Total carbohydrate12 g8.6 g
Dietary fiber3.2 g2.3 g
Net carbs8.8 g6.3 g
Sugars 6.2 g 4.5 g
Protein1.5 g1.1 g
Fat0.2 g0.2 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is rutabaga keto?

Rutabaga can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. A sweeter cousin of the turnip. Works as a potato swap in measured portions.

How many net carbs are in rutabaga?

1 cup cubed (140 g) of rutabaga has about 8.8 g net carbs (12 g total carbs minus 3.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 6.3 g net carbs.

How much rutabaga can I eat on keto?

About 79.4 g of rutabaga adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 57% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 44% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for rutabaga?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #168454): Rutabagas, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Limit / small portions — Fits keto only in measured portions — roughly 5–10 g net carbs per serving, or easy to overeat. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $1.49/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $1.49 for 1 lb. How we estimate prices

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