Rutabagas vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between rutabagas and mashed potato
- Rutabagas are richer in vitamin C and vitamin B1, yet mashed potato is richer in polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for rutabagas is 28% higher.
- Rutabagas contain 9 times more sugar than mashed potato. Rutabagas contain 4.46g of sugar, while mashed potato contains 0.5g.
- Rutabagas have a lower glycemic index than mashed potato.
Food types used in this article are Rutabagas, raw and Fast foods, potato, mashed.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1866.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.08 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
8.62 g
Water:
89.43 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1662.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2780% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1425% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
12.1 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +430% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1050% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +705% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +2925% |
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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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 25mg | 0mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 306mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 1.342g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Starch | 0.4g | 12.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 5.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 43µg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 2.82g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.3g | 4% |
| Folate | 21µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.16mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 37kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.577g | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.61g | 0.2g | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.62g | 14.65g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 1.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.08g | 1.65g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 286mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 53mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.32g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.46g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 13.4mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rutabagas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.96g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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