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Rutabagas vs. Agar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rutabagas and Agar different?

  • Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin C, while Agar is higher in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin E .
  • Agar covers your daily need of Iron 262% more than Rutabagas.

Rutabagas, raw and Seaweed, agar, dried types were 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.
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Agar
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Calcium +1353.5%
Contains more Iron +4763.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3750%
Contains more Potassium +268.9%
Contains more Zinc +2316.7%
Contains more Copper +1806.3%
Contains more Manganese +3182.4%
Contains more Selenium +957.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Calcium +1353.5%
Contains more Iron +4763.6%
Contains more Magnesium +3750%
Contains more Potassium +268.9%
Contains more Zinc +2316.7%
Contains more Copper +1806.3%
Contains more Manganese +3182.4%
Contains more Selenium +957.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52

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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Agar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1786.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203%
Contains more Folate +2661.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +8033.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1786.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203%
Contains more Folate +2661.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +8033.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Agar
Contains more Water +930.3%
Contains more Protein +475%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +838.3%
Contains more Other +453.5%
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 g
Contains more Water +930.3%
Contains more Protein +475%
Contains more Fats +87.5%
Contains more Carbs +838.3%
Contains more Other +453.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Agar
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.027
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.027

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Agar Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 73.18g Agar
Protein 1.08g 6.21g Agar
Fats 0.16g 0.3g Agar
Carbs 8.62g 80.88g Agar
Calories 37kcal 306kcal Agar
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 2.97g Agar
Fiber 2.3g 7.7g Agar
Calcium 43mg 625mg Agar
Iron 0.44mg 21.4mg Agar
Magnesium 20mg 770mg Agar
Phosphorus 53mg 52mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 1125mg Agar
Sodium 12mg 102mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 5.8mg Agar
Copper 0.032mg 0.61mg Agar
Manganese 0.131mg 4.3mg Agar
Selenium 0.7µg 7.4µg Agar
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Rutabagas
Vitamin E 0.3mg 5mg Agar
Vitamin C 25mg 0mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.01mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.222mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.202mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 3.018mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.303mg Agar
Folate 21µg 580µg Agar
Vitamin K 0.3µg 24.4µg Agar
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.061g Rutabagas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.087g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.027g Agar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.102g Agar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Agar
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%
Rutabagas
75%
Agar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
264%
Agar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Agar
Agar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Agar
Agar is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/nutrients
  2. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.