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Rutabagas vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Rutabagas and Sweet potato

  • Rutabagas have more Vitamin C, however, Sweet potato have more Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 79% more.
  • Rutabagas have 10 times more Vitamin C than Sweet potato. Rutabagas have 25mg of Vitamin C, while Sweet potato has 2.4mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rutabagas, raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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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 +43.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +371.9%
Contains more Manganese +96.9%
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 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Calcium +43.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +38.6%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +371.9%
Contains more Manganese +96.9%

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 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.7%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +709250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
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 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.7%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +709250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Carbs +133.4%
Contains more Other +38%
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Fats +220%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Protein +45.4%
Contains more Carbs +133.4%
Contains more Other +38%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +528.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +139.6%
Contains more Fructose +130%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +3062.5%
Contains more Sucrose +375.5%
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
75% 15% 6% 4%
Starch: 12.65 g
Sucrose: 2.52 g
Glucose: 0.96 g
Fructose: 0.7 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +139.6%
Contains more Fructose +130%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +3062.5%
Contains more Sucrose +375.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 1.08g 1.57g Sweet potato
Fats 0.16g 0.05g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 20.12g Sweet potato
Calories 37kcal 86kcal Sweet potato
Starch 0.4g 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 1.61g 0.7g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 4.18g Sweet potato
Fiber 2.3g 3g Sweet potato
Calcium 43mg 30mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.61mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 20mg 25mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 53mg 47mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 337mg Sweet potato
Sodium 12mg 55mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.3mg Sweet potato
Copper 0.032mg 0.151mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.131mg 0.258mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.26mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 2.4mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.078mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.061mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.557mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.8mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.209mg Sweet potato
Folate 21µg 11µg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.8µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.031mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.083mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.055mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.092mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.066mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.029mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.089mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.086mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.031mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.001g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.014g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
85%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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/168482/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.