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Rutabagas vs. Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rutabagas and Kale different?

  • Kale has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, and Iron than Rutabagas.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Kale is 681% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 35 times more Choline than Kale. While Rutabagas contain 14.1mg of Choline, Kale contains only 0.4mg.

Rutabagas, raw and Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties used 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.
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Kale
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Calcium +67.4%
Contains more Iron +104.5%
Contains more Copper +387.5%
Contains more Manganese +217.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Zinc - 0.24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 34% 13% 12% 21% 3% 7% 53% 55% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.3%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains less Sodium -47.8%
Contains more Calcium +67.4%
Contains more Iron +104.5%
Contains more Copper +387.5%
Contains more Manganese +217.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Zinc - 0.24

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.
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Kale
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.5%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +680950%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +272233.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 818% 17% 0% 137% 14% 17% 10% 3% 32% 10% 0% 2043%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.5%
Contains more Folate +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +680950%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +64%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Vitamin K +272233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Kale
Contains more Carbs +53.1%
Contains more Protein +75.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +22.5%
Equal in Water - 91.2
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 5.63 g
Water: 91.2 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Carbs +53.1%
Contains more Protein +75.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +22.5%
Equal in Water - 91.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Kale
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.193 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Kale Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 3.63g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 1.9g Kale
Fats 0.16g 0.4g Kale
Carbs 8.62g 5.63g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 28kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 1.25g Kale
Fiber 2.3g 2g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 72mg Kale
Iron 0.44mg 0.9mg Kale
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 28mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 228mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 23mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.24mg
Copper 0.032mg 0.156mg Kale
Manganese 0.131mg 0.416mg Kale
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Kale
Vitamin A 2IU 13621IU Kale
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 681µg Kale
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.85mg Kale
Vitamin C 25mg 41mg Kale
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.053mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.07mg Kale
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.5mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.049mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.138mg Kale
Folate 21µg 13µg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg 817µg Kale
Tryptophan 0.023mg Kale
Threonine 0.085mg Kale
Isoleucine 0.114mg Kale
Leucine 0.133mg Kale
Lysine 0.114mg Kale
Methionine 0.018mg Kale
Phenylalanine 0.097mg Kale
Valine 0.104mg Kale
Histidine 0.04mg Kale
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.052g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.03g Kale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.193g Kale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Kale
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
258%
Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
22%
Kale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kale
Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Kale
Kale is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kale
Kale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169238/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.