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Rutabagas vs. Collard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Rutabagas and Collard Greens?

  • Rutabagas are higher in Vitamin C, and Potassium, yet Collard Greens is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Calcium, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Collard Greens's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 339% more.
  • Rutabagas have 3 times more Potassium than Collard Greens. While Rutabagas have 305mg of Potassium, Collard Greens has only 117mg.

We used Rutabagas, raw and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types 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.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
5
:
5
Collard Greens
Collard Greens
Contains more Phosphorus +65.6%
Contains more Potassium +160.7%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +227.9%
Contains more Iron +156.8%
Contains more Copper +59.4%
Contains more Manganese +289.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 0.23
Rutabagas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Collard Greens
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 43% 15% 14% 11% 2% 7% 17% 67% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.6%
Contains more Potassium +160.7%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +227.9%
Contains more Iron +156.8%
Contains more Copper +59.4%
Contains more Manganese +289.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Zinc - 0.23

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.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
4
:
6
Collard Greens
Collard Greens
Contains more Vitamin C +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +379900%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28%
Contains more Vitamin K +135433.3%
Rutabagas
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%
Collard Greens
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 456% 18% 0% 61% 10% 25% 11% 14% 30% 12% 0% 1017%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +379900%
Contains more Vitamin E +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28%
Contains more Vitamin K +135433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
1
:
4
Collard Greens
Collard Greens
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Contains more Protein +150.9%
Contains more Fats +350%
Equal in Water - 90.18
Equal in Other - 0.74
Rutabagas
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Collard Greens
3% 6% 90%
Protein: 2.71 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 5.65 g
Water: 90.18 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Contains more Protein +150.9%
Contains more Fats +350%
Equal in Water - 90.18
Equal in Other - 0.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
1
:
2
Collard Greens
Collard Greens
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.026
Rutabagas
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Collard Greens
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.047 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.173 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.026

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rutabagas Collard Greens
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Collard Greens Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 1.65g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 2.71g Collard Greens
Fats 0.16g 0.72g Collard Greens
Carbs 8.62g 5.65g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 33kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 0.4g Collard Greens
Fiber 2.3g 4g Collard Greens
Calcium 43mg 141mg Collard Greens
Iron 0.44mg 1.13mg Collard Greens
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Collard Greens
Phosphorus 53mg 32mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 117mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 15mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.23mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.051mg Collard Greens
Manganese 0.131mg 0.51mg Collard Greens
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 7600IU Collard Greens
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 380µg Collard Greens
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.88mg Collard Greens
Vitamin C 25mg 18.2mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.04mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.106mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.575mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.218mg Collard Greens
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.128mg Collard Greens
Folate 21µg 16µg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg 406.6µg Collard Greens
Tryptophan 0.027mg Collard Greens
Threonine 0.074mg Collard Greens
Isoleucine 0.086mg Collard Greens
Leucine 0.13mg Collard Greens
Lysine 0.101mg Collard Greens
Methionine 0.028mg Collard Greens
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Collard Greens
Valine 0.104mg Collard Greens
Histidine 0.04mg Collard Greens
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.047g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.026g Collard Greens
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.173g Collard Greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Collard Greens
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
138%
Collard Greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
22%
Collard Greens

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Collard Greens
Collard Greens is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Collard Greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170407/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.