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Russet potato vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Russet potato and Rutabagas

  • Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, and Potassium, while Rutabagas has more Vitamin C.
  • Russet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 20% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 3 times less Copper than Russet potato. Russet potato contains 0.107mg of Copper, while Rutabagas contain 0.032mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Russet potato is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 +143.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +234.4%
Contains more Manganese +74%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +234.4%
Contains more Manganese +74%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%

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 A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
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 A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +143.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.7%
Contains more Other +90.1%
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Contains more Water +20.1%
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 +143.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.7%
Contains more Other +90.1%
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Contains more Water +20.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +4262.5%
Contains more Sucrose +35.9%
Contains more Glucose +521.6%
Contains more Fructose +403.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 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 Starch +4262.5%
Contains more Sucrose +35.9%
Contains more Glucose +521.6%
Contains more Fructose +403.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 6.32g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 1.08g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.16g Rutabagas
Carbs 21.44g 8.62g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 37kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g 0.4g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 1.08g 4.46g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 2.3g
Calcium 18mg 43mg Rutabagas
Iron 1.07mg 0.44mg Russet potato
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 71mg 53mg Russet potato
Potassium 550mg 305mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 12mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.35mg 0.24mg Russet potato
Copper 0.107mg 0.032mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.228mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.5µg 0.7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 10IU 2IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 8.3mg 25mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.04mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.7mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.16mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.1mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 21µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0.3µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g 0.088g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato 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
18%
Russet potato
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.

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