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Rutabagas vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rutabagas and Pumpkin different?

  • Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin C, while Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 32% more than Rutabagas.
  • Rutabagas contain 5 times more Vitamin C than Pumpkin. Rutabagas contain 25mg of Vitamin C, while Pumpkin contains 4.7mg.

Rutabagas, raw and Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types were 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 +186.7%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +47.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +184.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.23
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% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +186.7%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains more Manganese +47.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Iron +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +184.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.23

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 C +431.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +287650%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%
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 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +431.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +287650%
Contains more Vitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Carbs +75.9%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Equal in Water - 93.69
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Contains more Carbs +75.9%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Equal in Water - 93.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2100%
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 3.8g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 0.72g Rutabagas
Fats 0.16g 0.07g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 4.9g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 20kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 2.08g Pumpkin
Fiber 2.3g 1.1g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 15mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.57mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 20mg 9mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 30mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 230mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.24mg 0.23mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.091mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.131mg 0.089mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 5755IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 288µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 25mg 4.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.031mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.078mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.413mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.201mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.044mg Rutabagas
Folate 21µg 9µg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.8µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.009mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.021mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.034mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.039mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.008mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.025mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.037g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.009g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.004g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Pumpkin
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
37%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
11%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin 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 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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.