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Rutabagas vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rutabagas and chinese broccoli

  • Chinese broccoli is richer than rutabagas in vitamin K, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B2, manganese, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chinese broccoli is 70% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 5 times more sugar than chinese broccoli. Rutabagas contain 4.46g of sugar, while chinese broccoli contains 0.84g.
  • Chinese broccoli has a lower glycemic index than rutabagas.

Food types used in this article are Rutabagas, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +132.6%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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% 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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +371.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.095mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.159mg
~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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.2%
Contains more FatsFats +350%
Contains more OtherOther +11.3%
~equal in Protein ~1.14g
~equal in Water ~93.54g

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 84.8µg 70%
Folate 21µg 99µg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.146mg 8%
Calcium 43mg 100mg 6%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.264mg 6%
Vitamin C 25mg 28.2mg 4%
Copper 0.032mg 0.061mg 3%
Carbs 8.62g 3.81g 2%
Choline 14.1mg 25.3mg 2%
Iron 0.44mg 0.56mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.437mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.33g 2%
Phosphorus 53mg 41mg 2%
Fructose 1.61g 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg 1%
Calories 37kcal 22kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.48mg 1%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.39mg 1%
Fiber 2.3g 2.5g 1%
Potassium 305mg 261mg 1%
Fats 0.16g 0.72g 1%
Protein 1.08g 1.14g 0%
Net carbs 6.32g 1.31g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 4.46g 0.84g N/A
Starch 0.4g 0%
Sodium 12mg 7mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.095mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.159mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0.11g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.