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Potato wedges vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato wedges and Rutabagas

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Rutabagas are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 19% more than Rutabagas.
  • Rutabagas contain 58 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges. Potato wedges contain 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Rutabagas contain 0.025g.
  • Potato wedges have less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 +59.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains more Zinc +54.2%
Contains more Calcium +186.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains more Zinc +54.2%
Contains more Calcium +186.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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 B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
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% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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 B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +1275%
Contains more Carbs +195.8%
Contains more Other +83.1%
Contains more Water +30.9%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +150%
Contains more Fats +1275%
Contains more Carbs +195.8%
Contains more Other +83.1%
Contains more Water +30.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5704%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5704%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 6.32g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.08g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.16g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 8.62g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 37kcal Potato wedges
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 0.3g 4.46g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 2.3g Rutabagas
Calcium 15mg 43mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.7mg 0.44mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 87mg 53mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 305mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 12mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.37mg 0.24mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.032mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.131mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0.7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Rutabagas
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 11.2mg 25mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.09mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Folate 21µg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.025g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.088g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.523g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.