Rutabagas vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between rutabagas and plums
- Rutabagas are richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet plums are richer in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for rutabagas is 17% higher.
- Rutabagas contain 7 times more calcium than plums. Rutabagas contain 43mg of calcium, while plums contain 6mg.
- Plums have a lower glycemic index than rutabagas.
Food types used in this article are Rutabagas, raw and Plums, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +185.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +616.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +94.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +158.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +140% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +231.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +78.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +163.2% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +15.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +221.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +244.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +642.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2033.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +91.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.5% |
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Water
~87.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -37% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +436% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +196.2% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +120.4% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +90.7% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +300% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 25mg | 9.5mg | 17% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.028mg | 5% |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 6.4µg | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.029mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 53mg | 16mg | 5% |
Folate | 21µg | 5µg | 4% |
Calcium | 43mg | 6mg | 4% |
Potassium | 305mg | 157mg | 4% |
Fiber | 2.3g | 1.4g | 4% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 7mg | 3% |
Iron | 0.44mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.032mg | 0.057mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 17µg | 2% |
Choline | 14.1mg | 1.9mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.417mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.61g | 3.07g | 2% |
Sodium | 12mg | 0mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.16mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
Carbs | 8.62g | 11.42g | 1% |
Selenium | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
Protein | 1.08g | 0.7g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
Calories | 37kcal | 46kcal | 0% |
Fats | 0.16g | 0.28g | 0% |
Net carbs | 6.32g | 10.02g | N/A |
Sugar | 4.46g | 9.92g | N/A |
Starch | 0.4g | 0g | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.017g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.134g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.044g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.009mg | 0% |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%

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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.46g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Plum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?

Plum is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)