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Cardoon vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cardoon and Rutabagas?

  • Cardoon is higher in Copper, Folate, Manganese, and Magnesium, yet Rutabagas are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Rutabagas' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 26% more.
  • Cardoon has 14 times more Sodium than Rutabagas. While Cardoon has 170mg of Sodium, Rutabagas have only 12mg.

We used Cardoon, raw and Rutabagas, 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.
Contains more Calcium +62.8%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Copper +621.9%
Contains more Manganese +95.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +62.8%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Copper +621.9%
Contains more Manganese +95.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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 B5 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Folate +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
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 B5 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16%
Contains more Folate +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +59.2%
Contains more Protein +54.3%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +111.8%
Equal in Water - 89.43
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 Other +59.2%
Contains more Protein +54.3%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +111.8%
Equal in Water - 89.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.6%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 6.32g Rutabagas
Protein 0.7g 1.08g Rutabagas
Fats 0.1g 0.16g Rutabagas
Carbs 4.07g 8.62g Rutabagas
Calories 17kcal 37kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 2.3g Rutabagas
Calcium 70mg 43mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.44mg Cardoon
Magnesium 42mg 20mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 53mg Rutabagas
Potassium 400mg 305mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 12mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.17mg 0.24mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.231mg 0.032mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.131mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Rutabagas
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 2mg 25mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.04mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.16mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.1mg Cardoon
Folate 68µg 21µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.027g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.088g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardoon 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
10%
Cardoon
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.