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Rutabagas vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between rutabagas and jerky?

  • Rutabagas are higher in vitamin C, yet jerky is higher in zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, copper, and selenium.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% more.
  • The amount of sodium in rutabagas is lower.
  • The glycemic index of jerky is lower.

We used Rutabagas, raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +115%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.7%
Contains more IronIron +1131.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +609.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +3279.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +667.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1428.6%

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.
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%
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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% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +538.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +673.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.163mg

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
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +282.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2974.1%
Contains more FatsFats +15900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.6%
Contains more OtherOther +863.4%

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
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45120%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1048.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rutabagas Jerky
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 12mg 2081mg 90%
Zinc 0.24mg 8.11mg 72%
Protein 1.08g 33.2g 64%
Iron 0.44mg 5.42mg 62%
Phosphorus 53mg 407mg 51%
Saturated fat 0.027g 10.85g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.16g 25.6g 39%
Vitamin C 25mg 0mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 11.305g 28%
Folate 21µg 134µg 28%
Copper 0.032mg 0.227mg 22%
Calories 37kcal 410kcal 19%
Selenium 0.7µg 10.7µg 18%
Choline 14.1mg 109.1mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Potassium 305mg 597mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.142mg 8%
Magnesium 20mg 51mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.732mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 1.011g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.179mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.154mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg 2%
Fiber 2.3g 1.8g 2%
Calcium 43mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Fructose 1.61g 2%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.111mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.49mg 1%
Carbs 8.62g 11g 1%
Net carbs 6.32g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 4.46g 9g N/A
Starch 0.4g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.163mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 2069mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.823g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky 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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.