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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 covers 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 Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +134.4%
Contains more Manganese +151.1%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Equal in Potassium - 305
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +134.4%
Contains more Manganese +151.1%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Equal in Potassium - 305
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 A +1550%
Contains more Folate +419%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +410.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 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% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1550%
Contains more Folate +419%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +410.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Other +52.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.16
Equal in Carbs - 8.62
Equal in Water - 89.43
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Other +52.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.16
Equal in Carbs - 8.62
Equal in Water - 89.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 6.32g Beetroot
Protein 1.61g 1.08g Beetroot
Fats 0.17g 0.16g Beetroot
Carbs 9.56g 8.62g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 37kcal Beetroot
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 6.76g 4.46g Rutabagas
Fiber 2.8g 2.3g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 43mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.8mg 0.44mg Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg 53mg Rutabagas
Potassium 325mg 305mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 12mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.35mg 0.24mg Beetroot
Copper 0.075mg 0.032mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.329mg 0.131mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 33IU 2IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 4.9mg 25mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.1mg Rutabagas
Folate 109µg 21µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.3µg Rutabagas
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.027g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.025g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.088g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Rutabagas
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
12%
Beetroot
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
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)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/nutrients
  2. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.