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Rutabagas vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between rutabagas and sugar substitute

  • Rutabagas are richer in potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 84% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 8 times more potassium than sugar substitute. Rutabagas contain 305mg of potassium, while sugar substitute contains 39mg.
  • Rutabagas contain less sodium.
  • Sugar substitute has a lower glycemic index than rutabagas.

Food types used in this article are Rutabagas, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +682.1%
Contains more IronIron +175%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +562.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +495.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1944.2%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +878.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +883.4%
Contains more OtherOther +467.6%

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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +111%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +780%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +14600%
~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 Sugar substitute
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 43mg 879mg 84%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Carbs 8.62g 84.77g 25%
Sodium 12mg 572mg 24%
Calories 37kcal 347kcal 16%
Potassium 305mg 39mg 8%
Fiber 2.3g 0.6g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.015mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.015mg 6%
Phosphorus 53mg 8mg 6%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.022mg 5%
Folate 21µg 5%
Iron 0.44mg 0.16mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4%
Choline 14.1mg 3%
Copper 0.032mg 0.007mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.015mg 2%
Fructose 1.61g 0g 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Protein 1.08g 2.06g 2%
Zinc 0.24mg 0.04mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Starch 0.4g 3.52g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 1%
Fats 0.16g 0g 0%
Net carbs 6.32g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 4.46g 4.03g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.025g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 560mg)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.