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Rutabagas vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rutabagas and Cauliflower

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Choline in Cauliflower is higher than in Rutabagas.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily Vitamin C needs 26% more than Rutabagas.
  • Cauliflower has 2 times less Sugar than Rutabagas. Rutabagas have 4.46g of Sugar, while Cauliflower has 1.91g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rutabagas, raw and Cauliflower, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.3%
~equal in Potassium ~299mg
~equal in Iron ~0.42mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +316.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5066.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +214.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.8%
Contains more FatsFats +75%
~equal in Water ~92.07g
~equal in Other ~0.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +183.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +144.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +66%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Cauliflower Opinion
Calories 37kcal 25kcal Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.16g 0.28g Cauliflower
Vitamin C 25mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Net carbs 6.32g 2.97g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 4.97g Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 22mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 299mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.42mg Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 2.3g 2g Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.039mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.24mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 44mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 30mg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Rutabagas
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.08mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.131mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.507mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 0.3µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Folate 21µg 57µg Cauliflower
Choline 14.1mg 44.3mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.13g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.031g Rutabagas
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Fructose 1.61g 0.97g Rutabagas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Cauliflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.103g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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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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.
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.