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Rutabagas vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Rutabagas and Russet potato

  • Rutabagas have more Vitamin C, while Russet potato have more Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Russet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 20% higher.
  • Russet potato contains 4 times less Sugar than Rutabagas. Rutabagas contain 4.46g of Sugar, while Russet potato contains 1.08g.

The food types used in this comparison are Rutabagas, raw and Potatoes, Russet, 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 +138.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +234.4%
Contains more Manganese +74%
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +143.2%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +234.4%
Contains more Manganese +74%

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 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
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% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +566.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Protein +143.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.7%
Contains more Other +90.1%
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Protein +143.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.7%
Contains more Other +90.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63%
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +35.9%
Contains more Glucose +521.6%
Contains more Fructose +403.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +4262.5%
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: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +35.9%
Contains more Glucose +521.6%
Contains more Fructose +403.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +4262.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rutabagas Russet potato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 1.08g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.16g 0.13g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 37kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 0.4g 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 1.61g 0.32g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 2.3g 2.3g
Calcium 43mg 18mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 53mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 305mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 12mg 14mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.032mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.131mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 10IU Russet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Russet potato
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.07mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 8.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.067mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.048mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 21µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.032g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.003g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.054g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet 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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.