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Rutabagas vs. Tomatillo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rutabagas and Tomatillo different?

  • Rutabagas are higher in Vitamin C, however, Tomatillo is richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Tomatillo is 6646% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 6 times more Calcium than Tomatillo. While Rutabagas contain 43mg of Calcium, Tomatillo contains only 7mg.

Rutabagas, raw and Tomatillos, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 14% 2.1% 24% 23% 26% 6% 17% 0.13% 19957% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +514.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more IronIron +40.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116693.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.22mg

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% 0.12% 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 39% 6.8% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3266.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.6%
Contains more OtherOther +29.1%
Contains more FatsFats +537.5%
~equal in Water ~91.63g

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
20% 22% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.139 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.417 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +520%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Tomatillo Opinion
Calories 37kcal 32kcal Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 0.96g Rutabagas
Fats 0.16g 1.02g Tomatillo
Vitamin C 25mg 11.7mg Rutabagas
Net carbs 6.32g 3.94g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 5.84g Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Calcium 43mg 7mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 268mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.62mg Tomatillo
Sugar 4.46g 3.93g Tomatillo
Fiber 2.3g 1.9g Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.079mg Tomatillo
Zinc 0.24mg 0.22mg Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 39mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 1mg Tomatillo
Vitamin A 2IU 114IU Tomatillo
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Tomatillo
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.38mg Tomatillo
Manganese 0.131mg 153mg Tomatillo
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.044mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.035mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 1.85mg Tomatillo
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.15mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.056mg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg 10.1µg Tomatillo
Folate 21µg 7µg Rutabagas
Choline 14.1mg 7.6mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.139g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.155g Tomatillo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.417g Tomatillo
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Tomatillo
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
13%
Tomatillo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
2007%
Tomatillo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/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.