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Rutabagas vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rutabagas and Carrot different?

  • Rutabagas are higher in Vitamin C, however, Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Carrot is 93% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 4 times more Vitamin C than Carrot. While Rutabagas contain 25mg of Vitamin C, Carrot contains only 5.9mg.

Rutabagas, raw and Carrots, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
6
:
3
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Calcium +30.3%
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Copper +40.6%
Equal in Potassium - 320
Equal in Zinc - 0.24
Equal in Manganese - 0.143
Rutabagas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Calcium +30.3%
Contains more Iron +46.7%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Copper +40.6%
Equal in Potassium - 320
Equal in Zinc - 0.24
Equal in Manganese - 0.143

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
3
:
7
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Vitamin C +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +835200%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +4300%
Equal in Folate - 19
Rutabagas
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +835200%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +4300%
Equal in Folate - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
2
:
3
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Other +35.2%
Equal in Water - 88.29
Rutabagas
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Other +35.2%
Equal in Water - 88.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
2
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33%
Rutabagas
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
3
:
2
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Glucose +289.8%
Contains more Fructose +192.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +257.5%
Contains more Sucrose +577.4%
Rutabagas
8% 11% 47% 33%
Starch: 0.4 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 2.3 g
Fructose: 1.61 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.02 g
Galactose: 0 g
Carrot
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +289.8%
Contains more Fructose +192.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +257.5%
Contains more Sucrose +577.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rutabagas Carrot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 6.78g Carrot
Protein 1.08g 0.93g Rutabagas
Fats 0.16g 0.24g Carrot
Carbs 8.62g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 37kcal 41kcal Carrot
Starch 0.4g 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 1.61g 0.55g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 4.74g Rutabagas
Fiber 2.3g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 43mg 33mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.3mg Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 35mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 12mg 69mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.24mg
Copper 0.032mg 0.045mg Carrot
Manganese 0.131mg 0.143mg Carrot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.1µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin C 25mg 5.9mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.066mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.058mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 21µg 19µg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.037g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.014g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Carrot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Rutabagas
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/nutrients
  2. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.