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Rutabagas vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rutabagas and pizza

  • Rutabagas are richer in vitamin C, yet pizza is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pizza is 35% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 18 times more vitamin C than pizza. Rutabagas contain 25mg of vitamin C, while pizza contains 1.4mg.
  • Rutabagas contain less sodium.
  • Pizza has a lower glycemic index than rutabagas.

Food types used in this article are Rutabagas, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +337.2%
Contains more IronIron +463.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +228.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +458.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +307.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +174.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2742.9%

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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +446.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2133.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +342.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +107.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +954.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5956.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +286.7%
Contains more OtherOther +240.8%

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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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10332%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1810.2%

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +165%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +194.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +61%
Contains more StarchStarch +6637.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +5150%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rutabagas Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 19.9µg 35%
Iron 0.44mg 2.48mg 26%
Vitamin C 25mg 1.4mg 26%
Sodium 12mg 598mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.39mg 25%
Phosphorus 53mg 216mg 23%
Protein 1.08g 11.39g 21%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 3.825mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.027g 4.465g 20%
Folate 21µg 93µg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Calcium 43mg 188mg 15%
Fats 0.16g 9.69g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.195mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 1.681g 11%
Starch 0.4g 26.95g 11%
Calories 37kcal 266kcal 11%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.36mg 10%
Zinc 0.24mg 1.34mg 10%
Copper 0.032mg 0.105mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Carbs 8.62g 33.33g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 2.608g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 6.7µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.83mg 4%
Potassium 305mg 172mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.08mg 2%
Fructose 1.61g 1g 1%
Magnesium 20mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 6.32g 31.03g N/A
Sugar 4.46g 3.58g N/A
Fiber 2.3g 2.3g 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.241g N/A
Choline 14.1mg 16.4mg 0%
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 586mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.438g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza 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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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