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Rutabagas vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rutabagas and Red cabbage?

  • Red cabbage is richer than Rutabagas in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 36% more.
  • Rutabagas have 2 times more Phosphorus than Red cabbage. While Rutabagas have 53mg of Phosphorus, Red cabbage has only 30mg.

We used Rutabagas, raw and Cabbage, red, raw types 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
7
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +85.5%
Equal in Calcium - 45
Equal in Zinc - 0.22
Rutabagas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Copper +88.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Manganese +85.5%
Equal in Calcium - 45
Equal in Zinc - 0.22

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
5
:
5
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Vitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +55700%
Contains more Vitamin C +128%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109%
Contains more Vitamin K +12633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.147
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%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +55700%
Contains more Vitamin C +128%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109%
Contains more Vitamin K +12633.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.147

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
2
:
2
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Carbs +17%
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.16
Equal in Water - 90.39
Equal in Other - 0.65
Rutabagas
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Carbs +17%
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.16
Equal in Water - 90.39
Equal in Other - 0.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
2
:
1
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.08
Rutabagas
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.08

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
4
:
1
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +32.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +13.2%
Equal in Fructose - 1.48
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
Red cabbage
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +32.2%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +13.2%
Equal in Fructose - 1.48

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rutabagas Red cabbage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 5.27g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 1.43g Red cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.16g
Carbs 8.62g 7.37g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 31kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g 0g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g 1.48g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 3.83g Red cabbage
Fiber 2.3g 2.1g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.44mg 0.8mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 20mg 16mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 30mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 243mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 27mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.22mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.017mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.131mg 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.11mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.064mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.069mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.418mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.147mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 21µg 18µg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.012g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.08g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Red cabbage
Low Fats diet Equal
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
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.