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Rutabagas vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rutabagas and Potato different?

  • Rutabagas are higher in Vitamin C, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rutabagas is 17% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 4 times more Sugar than Potato. While Rutabagas contain 4.46g of Sugar, Potato contains only 1.18g.

Rutabagas, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, 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.
Contains more Calcium +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +145.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +268.8%
Contains more Manganese +67.2%
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 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +186.7%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +145.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.1%
Contains more Potassium +75.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +268.8%
Contains more Manganese +67.2%

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%
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 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Protein +131.5%
Contains more Carbs +145.4%
Contains more Other +87.3%
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Contains more Protein +131.5%
Contains more Carbs +145.4%
Contains more Other +87.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.4%
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +32.5%
Contains more Glucose +422.7%
Contains more Fructose +373.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +4217.5%
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
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +32.5%
Contains more Glucose +422.7%
Contains more Fructose +373.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +4217.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Potato Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 18.95g Potato
Protein 1.08g 2.5g Potato
Fats 0.16g 0.13g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 21.15g Potato
Calories 37kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 0.4g 17.27g Potato
Fructose 1.61g 0.34g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 2.3g 2.2g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 15mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 53mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 305mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 12mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.24mg 0.36mg Potato
Copper 0.032mg 0.118mg Potato
Manganese 0.131mg 0.219mg Potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 10IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.04mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 9.6mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.064mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.048mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 21µg 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.034g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.003g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.057g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/nutrients

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

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