Rice vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between rice and rutabagas
- Rice has more manganese, selenium, iron, folate, and vitamin B1; however, rutabagas are richer in vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
- Rutabagas cover your daily vitamin C needs 28% more than rice.
- Rutabagas have 11 times less selenium than rice. Rice has 7.5µg of selenium, while rutabagas have 0.7µg.
- Rutabagas have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rutabagas is 72, while the glycemic index of rice is 60.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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 IronIron | +172.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +115.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +104.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +260.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +971.4% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +771.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +81.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +143.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +176.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +207.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +571.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +149.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +226.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +30.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +69% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +252% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 25mg | 28% |
Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.131mg | 15% |
Selenium | 7.5µg | 0.7µg | 12% |
Iron | 1.2mg | 0.44mg | 10% |
Folate | 58µg | 21µg | 9% |
Fiber | 0.4g | 2.3g | 8% |
Potassium | 35mg | 305mg | 8% |
Carbs | 28.17g | 8.62g | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0.7mg | 5% |
Calories | 130kcal | 37kcal | 5% |
Copper | 0.069mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
Calcium | 10mg | 43mg | 3% |
Protein | 2.69g | 1.08g | 3% |
Choline | 2.1mg | 14.1mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 20mg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.61g | 2% | |
Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 43mg | 53mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.28g | 0.16g | 0% |
Net carbs | 27.77g | 6.32g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.05g | 4.46g | N/A |
Starch | 0.4g | 0% | |
Sodium | 1mg | 12mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0.027g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.025g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.088g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.063mg | 0% |
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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 Saturated fat?

Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?

Rice is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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