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Rutabagas vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between rutabagas and sweet potatoes

  • Rutabagas have more vitamin C; however, sweet potatoes are higher in vitamin A, manganese, vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Sweet potatoes cover your daily need for vitamin A, 107% more than rutabagas.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rutabagas, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 11% 42% 26% 54% 8.7% 23% 4.7% 65% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.7%
Contains more IronIron +56.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +403.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +279.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~54mg

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%
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 65% 320% 14% 0% 27% 24% 28% 53% 66% 0% 5.8% 4.5% 7.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +452.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~13.1mg

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
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.3%
Contains more OtherOther +90.1%
~equal in Fats ~0.15g

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
36% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1150%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.092g

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
52% 17% 4% 4% 23%
Starch: 7.05 g
Sucrose: 2.28 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +303.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +222%
Contains more StarchStarch +1662.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +330.2%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +15500%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 961µg 107%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.497mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.286mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.884mg 14%
Copper 0.032mg 0.161mg 14%
Vitamin C 25mg 19.6mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.487mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.106mg 5%
Potassium 305mg 475mg 5%
Folate 21µg 6µg 4%
Carbs 8.62g 20.71g 4%
Fiber 2.3g 3.3g 4%
Calories 37kcal 90kcal 3%
Iron 0.44mg 0.69mg 3%
Starch 0.4g 7.05g 3%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.71mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 27mg 2%
Protein 1.08g 2.01g 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.107mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg 1%
Calcium 43mg 38mg 1%
Sodium 12mg 36mg 1%
Fructose 1.61g 0.5g 1%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.32mg 1%
Fats 0.16g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 6.32g 17.41g N/A
Sugar 4.46g 6.48g N/A
Phosphorus 53mg 54mg 0%
Choline 14.1mg 13.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0.052g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.092g 0%
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.07mg 0%
Leucine 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.037mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.039mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Sweet potato
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
47%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
25%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.