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Rutabagas vs. Cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rutabagas and Cabbage

  • Cabbage is richer than Rutabagas in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cabbage is 63% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 2 times more Phosphorus than Cabbage. Rutabagas contain 53mg of Phosphorus, while Cabbage contains 26mg.

Food types used in this article are Rutabagas, raw and Cabbage, 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 Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Equal in Iron - 0.47
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 12% 18% 9% 12% 15% 3% 5% 7% 21% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Equal in Iron - 0.47

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 E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Folate +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +25233.3%
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 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 6% 3% 0% 122% 16% 10% 5% 13% 29% 33% 0% 190%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +4800%
Contains more Vitamin C +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more Folate +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +25233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +48.6%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Equal in Water - 92.18
Equal in Other - 0.64
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
6% 92%
Protein: 1.28 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 5.8 g
Water: 92.18 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +48.6%
Contains more Other +10.9%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Equal in Water - 92.18
Equal in Other - 0.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.6%
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
50% 25% 25%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +562.5%
Contains more Glucose +37.7%
Contains more Fructose +11%
Contains more Maltose +100%
Equal in Fructose - 1.45
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
2% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 1.67 g
Fructose: 1.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +562.5%
Contains more Glucose +37.7%
Contains more Fructose +11%
Contains more Maltose +100%
Equal in Fructose - 1.45

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 3.3g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 1.28g Cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.1g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 5.8g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 25kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g 0g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g 1.45g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 3.2g Cabbage
Fiber 2.3g 2.5g Cabbage
Calcium 43mg 40mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.47mg Cabbage
Magnesium 20mg 12mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 26mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 170mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 18mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.18mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.019mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.131mg 0.16mg Cabbage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 98IU Cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cabbage
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.15mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 36.6mg Cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.061mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.234mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.212mg Cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.124mg Cabbage
Folate 21µg 43µg Cabbage
Vitamin K 0.3µg 76µg Cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg Cabbage
Threonine 0.035mg Cabbage
Isoleucine 0.03mg Cabbage
Leucine 0.041mg Cabbage
Lysine 0.044mg Cabbage
Methionine 0.012mg Cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Cabbage
Valine 0.042mg Cabbage
Histidine 0.022mg Cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.034g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.017g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.017g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Cabbage
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
35%
Cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
10%
Cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cabbage
Cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cabbage
Cabbage 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 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. Cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169975/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.