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Rutabagas vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between rutabagas and fast food

  • Rutabagas have more vitamin C; however, fast food has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% more.
  • Rutabagas are lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rutabagas, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.2%
Contains more IronIron +595.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +278.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +807.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +702.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +281%
Contains more CholineCholine +144%

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +132.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1429.6%
Contains more FatsFats +7406.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +265.4%
Contains more OtherOther +114.1%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19240%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1809.1%

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
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +12.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +5617.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +41%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +2750%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Selenium 0.7µg 20.3µg 36%
Iron 0.44mg 3.06mg 33%
Protein 1.08g 16.52g 31%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 5.617mg 31%
Vitamin C 25mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.363mg 25%
Zinc 0.24mg 2.52mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.027g 4.493g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.317mg 19%
Fats 0.16g 12.01g 18%
Folate 21µg 80µg 15%
Sodium 12mg 331mg 14%
Calories 37kcal 297kcal 13%
Phosphorus 53mg 134mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 4.835g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 1.68g 11%
Copper 0.032mg 0.121mg 10%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.357mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.212mg 9%
Starch 0.4g 22.87g 9%
Carbs 8.62g 31.5g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.53mg 7%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.9µg 4%
Choline 14.1mg 34.4mg 4%
Potassium 305mg 197mg 3%
Fiber 2.3g 1.7g 2%
Calcium 43mg 62mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fructose 1.61g 2.27g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.38mg 1%
Net carbs 6.32g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.46g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.466g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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

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