Rutabagas vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between rutabagas and asparagus?
- Rutabagas are richer in vitamin C, yet asparagus is richer in vitamin K, iron, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin E.
- Asparagus's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 34% higher.
- Rutabagas have 4 times more vitamin C than asparagus. Rutabagas have 25mg of vitamin C, while asparagus has 5.6mg.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index than rutabagas.
We used Rutabagas, raw and Asparagus, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +79.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51% |
| Contains more IronIron | +386.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +490.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +228.6% |
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 | +346.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +276.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +252.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13766.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +147.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.7% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +130.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +253.8% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +61% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 41.6µg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 5.6mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 2.14mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.189mg | 17% |
| Folate | 21µg | 52µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 1.13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 202mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.16mg | 0.274mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.978mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.62g | 3.88g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.08g | 2.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.091mg | 1% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 20kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 2.1g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.61g | 1g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.32g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.46g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.4g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 53mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rutabagas is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
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.