Rutabagas vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between rutabagas and watercress?
- Rutabagas are richer in fiber, yet watercress is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Watercress's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 208% higher.
- Rutabagas have 22 times more sugar than watercress. Rutabagas have 4.46g of sugar, while watercress has 0.2g.
- Watercress has a lower glycemic index than rutabagas.
We used Rutabagas, raw and Watercress, raw types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +120% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +179.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +86.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +250% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +83233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.08 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
8.62 g
Water:
89.43 g
Other:
0.71 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +568.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69% |
~equal in
Water
~95.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +212.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.027g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 250µg | 208% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 43mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 160µg | 18% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 120mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0.5g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.244mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.16mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Folate | 21µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.62g | 1.29g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.08g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.61g | 2% | |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 11kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 53mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 330mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.32g | 0.79g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.46g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.4g | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.166mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
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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%
74%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0.027 g)