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Rutabagas vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rutabagas and Red potato

  • Rutabagas have more Vitamin C, however, Red potato is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Red potato covers your daily need of Copper 16% more than Rutabagas.
  • Rutabagas have 5 times more Calcium than Red potato. While Rutabagas have 43mg of Calcium, Red potato has only 9mg.
  • Red potato has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rutabagas, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 +377.8%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +78.7%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +443.8%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%
Equal in Sodium - 12
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 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +78.7%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Copper +443.8%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%
Equal in Sodium - 12

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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Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
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% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Protein +113%
Contains more Carbs +127.3%
Contains more Other +81.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.15
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Protein +113%
Contains more Carbs +127.3%
Contains more Other +81.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.026

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +17.8%
Contains more Glucose +318.2%
Contains more Fructose +265.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +3687.5%
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
91% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 15.15 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 0.55 g
Fructose: 0.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +17.8%
Contains more Glucose +318.2%
Contains more Fructose +265.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +3687.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 1.08g 2.3g Red potato
Fats 0.16g 0.15g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 37kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 0.4g 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 1.61g 0.44g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 1.43g Red potato
Fiber 2.3g 1.8g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 9mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.7mg Red potato
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Red potato
Phosphorus 53mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 305mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 12mg
Zinc 0.24mg 0.4mg Red potato
Copper 0.032mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.131mg 0.173mg Red potato
Selenium 0.7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 10IU Red potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Red potato
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.08mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 12.6mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.072mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.05mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 21µg 27µg Red potato
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.8µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.002g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.043g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (12 mg)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.