Rutabagas vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rutabagas and melon different?
- Rutabagas are higher than melon in phosphorus, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Rutabagas contain 6 times more vitamin B1 than melon. Rutabagas contain 0.09mg of vitamin B1, while melon contains 0.015mg.
Rutabagas, raw and Melons, casaba, raw types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +290.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +242.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +960% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +274.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
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 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +733.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.11g
~equal in
Water
~91.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.025g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 53mg | 5mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0.9g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 21.8mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.035mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 182mg | 4% |
| Folate | 21µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.232mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.16mg | 0.084mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.61g | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.62g | 6.58g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 7.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 28kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.08g | 1.11g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.32g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.46g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.4g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.039g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)