Beetroot vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beetroot and rutabagas
- Beetroot has more folate and manganese; however, rutabagas are higher in vitamin C.
- Rutabagas cover your daily vitamin C needs 22% more than beetroot.
- Rutabagas contain 5 times less folate than beetroot. Beetroot contains 109µg of folate, while rutabagas contain 21µg.
- Rutabagas have less sugar.
Food varieties used in this article are Beets, raw and Rutabagas, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +168.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +419% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +410.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.16g
~equal in
Carbs
~8.62g
~equal in
Water
~89.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.7% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.027g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 109µg | 21µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 25mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.131mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.032mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.44mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 53mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.61g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 14.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.08g | 1% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 305mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 37kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 8.62g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 6.32g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 4.46g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.4g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
12%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot 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 contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.027 g)