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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 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 contains less Sugar.

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.
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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~52mg

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% 0.12% 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 19% 45% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37700%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.091mg
~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +33.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.7%
~equal in Water ~93.22g

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
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
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
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
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +130.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +253.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +61%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Asparagus
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Asparagus Opinion
Calories 37kcal 20kcal Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 2.2g Asparagus
Fats 0.16g 0.12g Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 5.6mg Rutabagas
Net carbs 6.32g 1.78g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 3.88g Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 14mg Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 24mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 202mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 2.14mg Asparagus
Sugar 4.46g 1.88g Asparagus
Fiber 2.3g 2.1g Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.189mg Asparagus
Zinc 0.24mg 0.54mg Asparagus
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 52mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 2mg Asparagus
Vitamin A 2IU 756IU Asparagus
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Asparagus
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1.13mg Asparagus
Manganese 0.131mg 0.158mg Asparagus
Selenium 0.7µg 2.3µg Asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.143mg Asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.141mg Asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.978mg Asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.274mg Asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.091mg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg 41.6µg Asparagus
Folate 21µg 52µg Asparagus
Choline 14.1mg 16mg Asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.04g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.05g Rutabagas
Tryptophan 0.027mg Asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Asparagus
Fructose 1.61g 1g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Asparagus
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
28%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus
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.

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.