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Cabbage vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cabbage and Rutabagas

  • Cabbage is richer than Rutabagas in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cabbage is 63% higher.
  • Cabbage contains 2 times more Folate than Rutabagas. Cabbage contains 43µg of Folate, while Rutabagas contain 21µg.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, 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.
Cabbage
Cabbage
2
:
8
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Calcium - 43
Equal in Iron - 0.44
Cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Rutabagas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Equal in Calcium - 43
Equal in Iron - 0.44

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.
Cabbage
Cabbage
6
:
3
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
Contains more Vitamin A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Folate +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +25233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
Cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Folate +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +25233.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cabbage
Cabbage
2
:
3
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +48.6%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Equal in Water - 89.43
Cabbage
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Rutabagas
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 +18.5%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +48.6%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Equal in Water - 89.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cabbage
Cabbage
0
:
3
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.6%
Cabbage
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Rutabagas
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cabbage
Cabbage
0
:
5
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +562.5%
Contains more Glucose +37.7%
Contains more Fructose +11%
Contains more Maltose +100%
Cabbage
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +562.5%
Contains more Glucose +37.7%
Contains more Fructose +11%
Contains more Maltose +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cabbage Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 3.3g 6.32g Rutabagas
Protein 1.28g 1.08g Cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.16g Rutabagas
Carbs 5.8g 8.62g Rutabagas
Calories 25kcal 37kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0g 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.45g 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 3.2g 4.46g Cabbage
Fiber 2.5g 2.3g Cabbage
Calcium 40mg 43mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.47mg 0.44mg Cabbage
Magnesium 12mg 20mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 26mg 53mg Rutabagas
Potassium 170mg 305mg Rutabagas
Sodium 18mg 12mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.18mg 0.24mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.019mg 0.032mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.16mg 0.131mg Cabbage
Selenium 0.3µg 0.7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 98IU 2IU Cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Cabbage
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 36.6mg 25mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B3 0.234mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.212mg 0.16mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.1mg Cabbage
Folate 43µg 21µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 76µg 0.3µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.035mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg Cabbage
Leucine 0.041mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.044mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.012mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Cabbage
Valine 0.042mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.022mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.017g 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.088g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cabbage 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
35%
Cabbage
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cabbage
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage
Cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.