Winter squash vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Winter squash and Rutabagas different?
- Winter squash is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Copper, however, Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Winter squash is 29% higher.
- Winter squash contains 3 times more Copper than Rutabagas. While Winter squash contains 0.082mg of Copper, Rutabagas contain only 0.032mg.
Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt and Rutabagas, 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.
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Sodium
-91.7%
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Copper
+156.3%
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Manganese
+42.7%
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Calcium
+95.5%
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Magnesium
+53.8%
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Phosphorus
+178.9%
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Potassium
+26.6%
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Selenium
+75%
Equal in Iron - 0.44
Equal in Zinc - 0.24
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Sodium
-91.7%
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Copper
+156.3%
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Manganese
+42.7%
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Calcium
+95.5%
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Magnesium
+53.8%
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Phosphorus
+178.9%
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Potassium
+26.6%
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Selenium
+75%
Equal in Iron - 0.44
Equal in Zinc - 0.24
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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Vitamin A
+261050%
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Vitamin B2
+67.5%
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Vitamin B5
+46.3%
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Vitamin B6
+61%
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Vitamin K
+1366.7%
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Vitamin E
+150%
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Vitamin C
+160.4%
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Vitamin B1
+462.5%
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Vitamin B3
+41.4%
Equal in Folate - 21
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Vitamin A
+261050%
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Vitamin B2
+67.5%
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Vitamin B5
+46.3%
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Vitamin B6
+61%
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Vitamin K
+1366.7%
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Vitamin E
+150%
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Vitamin C
+160.4%
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Vitamin B1
+462.5%
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Vitamin B3
+41.4%
Equal in Folate - 21
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+118.8%
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Protein
+21.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.62
Equal in Water - 89.43
Equal in Other - 0.71
Protein:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
1.08 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
8.62 g
Water:
89.43 g
Other:
0.71 g
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Fats
+118.8%
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Protein
+21.3%
Equal in Carbs - 8.62
Equal in Water - 89.43
Equal in Other - 0.71
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+67%
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Saturated Fat
-62.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.025
Saturated Fat:
0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.147 g
Saturated Fat:
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.088 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+67%
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Saturated Fat
-62.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.025
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 6.05g | 6.32g | |
Protein | 0.89g | 1.08g | |
Fats | 0.35g | 0.16g | |
Carbs | 8.85g | 8.62g | |
Calories | 37kcal | 37kcal | |
Starch | 0.4g | ||
Fructose | 1.61g | ||
Sugar | 3.3g | 4.46g | |
Fiber | 2.8g | 2.3g | |
Calcium | 22mg | 43mg | |
Iron | 0.44mg | 0.44mg | |
Magnesium | 13mg | 20mg | |
Phosphorus | 19mg | 53mg | |
Potassium | 241mg | 305mg | |
Sodium | 1mg | 12mg | |
Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.24mg | |
Copper | 0.082mg | 0.032mg | |
Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.131mg | |
Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg | |
Vitamin A | 5223IU | 2IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 261µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.3mg | |
Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 25mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.09mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.067mg | 0.04mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.7mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.234mg | 0.16mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.1mg | |
Folate | 20µg | 21µg | |
Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 0.3µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.013mg | ||
Threonine | 0.027mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.035mg | ||
Leucine | 0.05mg | ||
Lysine | 0.033mg | ||
Methionine | 0.011mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.035mg | ||
Valine | 0.038mg | ||
Histidine | 0.017mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.072g | 0.027g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.026g | 0.025g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 0.088g |
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Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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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
38%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
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.