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Rutabagas vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rutabagas and quince

  • Rutabagas have more vitamin C, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while quince has more copper.
  • Rutabagas' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 11% higher.
  • Quince contains 7 times less folate than rutabagas. Rutabagas contain 21µg of folate, while quince contains 3µg.
  • Quince has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of quince is 35, while the glycemic index of rutabagas is 72.

The food types used in this comparison are Rutabagas, raw and Quinces, raw.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +59.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +306.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%

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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +170%
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more OtherOther +77.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.5%
~equal in Water ~83.8g

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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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Quince DV% diff.
Vitamin C 25mg 15mg 11%
Copper 0.032mg 0.13mg 11%
Manganese 0.131mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.02mg 6%
Phosphorus 53mg 17mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.04mg 5%
Folate 21µg 3µg 5%
Magnesium 20mg 8mg 3%
Calcium 43mg 11mg 3%
Potassium 305mg 197mg 3%
Iron 0.44mg 0.7mg 3%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.2mg 3%
Carbs 8.62g 15.3g 2%
Fiber 2.3g 1.9g 2%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.081mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Fructose 1.61g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.03mg 1%
Calories 37kcal 57kcal 1%
Protein 1.08g 0.4g 1%
Fats 0.16g 0.1g 0%
Net carbs 6.32g 13.4g N/A
Sugar 4.46g N/A
Starch 0.4g 0%
Sodium 12mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 0.036g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rutabagas Quince
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
6%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.