Pasta vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pasta and rutabagas different?
- Pasta is higher in folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B12; however, rutabagas are richer in vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for rutabagas is 28% higher.
- Pasta has a lower glycemic index (49) than rutabagas (72).
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Rutabagas, raw are the varieties used 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 IronIron | +159.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +190.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +616.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1170.8% |
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +204.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +376.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +556.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +189.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +396% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +387.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 25mg | 28% |
| Folate | 64µg | 21µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.44mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 1.08g | 8% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 305mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.032mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 37kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 8.62g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.131mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.61g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.088g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 53mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.027g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 6.32g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.46g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.4g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rutabagas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rutabagas is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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