Rutabagas vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between rutabagas and bananas
- Rutabagas have more vitamin C; however, bananas are higher in vitamin B6, manganese, and copper.
- Bananas cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 21% more than rutabagas.
- Bananas contain 9 times less calcium than rutabagas. Rutabagas contain 43mg of calcium, while bananas contain 5mg.
- Rutabagas have less sugar.
- The glycemic index of rutabagas is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Rutabagas, raw and Bananas, 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 CalciumCalcium | +760% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +106.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +187.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +267% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +165% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +100% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1245% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +350.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +116.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +201.2% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.367mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 8.7mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.27mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.031mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 8.62g | 22.84g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 53mg | 22mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.61g | 4.85g | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 5mg | 4% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.16mg | 0.334mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 358mg | 2% |
| Starch | 0.4g | 5.38g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 2.6g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 9.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.08g | 1.09g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.32g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.46g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Folate | 21µg | 20µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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 Sugar?
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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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