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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 C, Vitamin A RAE, 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.

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 Iron +120%
Contains less Sodium -70.7%
Contains more Zinc +118.2%
Contains more Calcium +179.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +86.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 330
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains less Sodium -70.7%
Contains more Zinc +118.2%
Contains more Calcium +179.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.2%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +86.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Potassium - 330

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 B3 +250%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +159450%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin K +83233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +159450%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +72%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Vitamin K +83233.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +568.2%
Contains more Protein +113%
Contains more Other +69%
Equal in Water - 95.11
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +568.2%
Contains more Protein +113%
Contains more Other +69%
Equal in Water - 95.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 0.79g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 2.3g Watercress
Fats 0.16g 0.1g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 1.29g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 11kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 2.3g 0.5g Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 120mg Watercress
Iron 0.44mg 0.2mg Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 53mg 60mg Watercress
Potassium 305mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 12mg 41mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.11mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.131mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Watercress
Vitamin A 2IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Watercress
Vitamin E 0.3mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin C 25mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.12mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.2mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 21µg 9µg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 0.3µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.027g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.008g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.035g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas Watercress
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
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)

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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.