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Rutabagas vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rutabagas and Cassava different?

  • Cassava has more Manganese, and Copper than Rutabagas.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cassava is 11% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 3 times more Calcium than Cassava. While Rutabagas contain 43mg of Calcium, Cassava contains only 16mg.
  • Cassava has less Sugar.

Rutabagas, raw and Cassava, 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.
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +63%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Manganese +193.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +63%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Copper +212.5%
Contains more Manganese +193.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.087
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.087

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +49.8%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +341.5%
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Water +49.8%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Protein +25.9%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +341.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 1.08g 1.36g Cassava
Fats 0.16g 0.28g Cassava
Carbs 8.62g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 37kcal 160kcal Cassava
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 2.3g 1.8g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 16mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.27mg Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Cassava
Phosphorus 53mg 27mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 271mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 14mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.34mg Cassava
Copper 0.032mg 0.1mg Cassava
Manganese 0.131mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 2IU 13IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.19mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 20.6mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.087mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.048mg Cassava
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.854mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.107mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.088mg Rutabagas
Folate 21µg 27µg Cassava
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.074g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.075g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.048g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.