Question: what is the difference in taste between a turnip and a swede?
Answer: Turnips (Brassica rapa) are usually white or white and purple while rutabagas are usually yellowish and brown. Rutabagas (Brassica napobrassica) are slightly sweeter-tasting than turnips. ... Rutabagas are also called "Swedes" or Swedish turnips, yellow turnips, and "neeps." Many simply call them turnips.