Swede, also known as rutabaga or neeps, is a root vegetable that belongs to the cruciferous family. It is a cross between a turnip and cabbage. Swede is a hardy winter vegetable that grows seasonally from autumn through to winter. It is known as rutabaga in the United States but is called swede throughout the rest of the world. Swede has a round shape and a purple-green skin, and the flesh is yellowy-orange, with a sweet, earthy flavor. Swede is a great source of vitamins and nutrients, particularly vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as being a good source of manganese, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, carotene, and fiber. It is particularly high in vitamin C, with just 100g of swede having 41% of the recommended daily intake. Swede is a versatile vegetable that can be used in stews, casseroles, soups, roasts, as fried chips, and in place of potato in recipes. It can be boiled, roasted, or steamed. Swede is often confused with the turnip, though they look quite different. In Scotland, where its known as neeps, swede is the traditional accompaniment to haggis on Burns Night.