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Cauliflower vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cauliflower and Rutabagas

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Choline in Cauliflower is higher than in Rutabagas.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily Vitamin C needs 26% more than Rutabagas.
  • Rutabagas have 52 times less Vitamin K than Cauliflower. Cauliflower has 15.5µg of Vitamin K, while Rutabagas have 0.3µg.
  • Cauliflower contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cauliflower, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
~equal in Potassium ~305mg
~equal in Iron ~0.44mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +316.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +214.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 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 ProteinProtein +77.8%
Contains more FatsFats +75%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.4%
~equal in Water ~89.43g
~equal in Other ~0.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +144.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +66%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Rutabagas Opinion
Calories 25kcal 37kcal Rutabagas
Protein 1.92g 1.08g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.16g Cauliflower
Vitamin C 48.2mg 25mg Cauliflower
Net carbs 2.97g 6.32g Rutabagas
Carbs 4.97g 8.62g Rutabagas
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Rutabagas
Calcium 22mg 43mg Rutabagas
Potassium 299mg 305mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.42mg 0.44mg Rutabagas
Sugar 1.91g 4.46g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 2.3g Rutabagas
Copper 0.039mg 0.032mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.27mg 0.24mg Cauliflower
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 44mg 53mg Rutabagas
Sodium 30mg 12mg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Rutabagas
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.3mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.155mg 0.131mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.04mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.16mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.1mg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 0.3µg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 21µg Cauliflower
Choline 44.3mg 14.1mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.025g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.088g Rutabagas
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g 1.61g Rutabagas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Rutabagas
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Cauliflower
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.