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Rutabagas vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between rutabagas and dulce de Leche

  • Rutabagas have more vitamin C and fiber; however, dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 28% more than rutabagas.
  • Rutabagas contain less saturated fat.
  • Rutabagas have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rutabagas is 72, while the glycemic index of dulce de Leche is 42.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rutabagas, raw and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +158.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +264.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +285.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +421.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +531.9%

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +211.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +533.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4493.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +542.1%
Contains more OtherOther +146.5%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8472%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +326.1%

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
84% 3% 10% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 41.77 g
Glucose: 1.7 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 4.92 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 1.03 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +35.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +403.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7781.1%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.405mg 28%
Vitamin C 25mg 2.6mg 25%
Calcium 43mg 251mg 21%
Phosphorus 53mg 193mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.027g 4.534g 20%
Carbs 8.62g 55.35g 16%
Calories 37kcal 315kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.835mg 14%
Choline 14.1mg 89.1mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Protein 1.08g 6.84g 12%
Fats 0.16g 7.35g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.002mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.016mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.016mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 2.143g 5%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.79mg 5%
Sodium 12mg 129mg 5%
Selenium 0.7µg 2.7µg 4%
Folate 21µg 11µg 3%
Copper 0.032mg 0.004mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.21mg 3%
Iron 0.44mg 0.17mg 3%
Fructose 1.61g 0.32g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.375g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.3µg 1%
Potassium 305mg 350mg 1%
Net carbs 6.32g 55.35g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 4.46g 49.74g N/A
Starch 0.4g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.364g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.507g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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