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Rutabagas vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rutabagas and figs

  • Rutabagas are richer than figs in vitamin C and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for rutabagas is 26% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 4 times more phosphorus than figs. Rutabagas contain 53mg of phosphorus, while figs contain 14mg.
  • Rutabagas contain less sugar.
  • Figs have a lower glycemic index than rutabagas.

Food types used in this article are Rutabagas, raw and Figs, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.5%
Contains more IronIron +18.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +278.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.128mg

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%
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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1466.7%
~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
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more FatsFats +87.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.5%
~equal in Other ~0.66g

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
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +164%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Figs DV% diff.
Vitamin C 25mg 2mg 26%
Phosphorus 53mg 14mg 6%
Copper 0.032mg 0.07mg 4%
Folate 21µg 6µg 4%
Carbs 8.62g 19.18g 4%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.3mg 3%
Choline 14.1mg 4.7mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.4mg 2%
Calories 37kcal 74kcal 2%
Fiber 2.3g 2.9g 2%
Potassium 305mg 232mg 2%
Fructose 1.61g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 17mg 1%
Calcium 43mg 35mg 1%
Iron 0.44mg 0.37mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.113mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg 1%
Protein 1.08g 0.75g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.05mg 1%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.15mg 1%
Fats 0.16g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 6.32g 16.28g N/A
Sugar 4.46g 16.26g N/A
Starch 0.4g 0%
Sodium 12mg 1mg 0%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.128mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0.06g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 0.066g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.144g 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Figs
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
8%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.