Rutabagas vs. Welsh onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are rutabagas and welsh onion different?
- Welsh onion is higher than rutabagas in vitamin K, vitamin A, and iron.
- Welsh onion covers your daily need for vitamin K, 161% more than rutabagas.
- Rutabagas contain 3 times more choline than welsh onion. Rutabagas contain 14.1mg of choline, while welsh onion contains 5.3mg.
- Welsh onion is lower in sugar.
- Rutabagas have a higher glycemic index (72) than welsh onion (39).
Rutabagas, raw and Onions, welsh, raw types were 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more IronIron | +177.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +166% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64366.7% |
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:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
6.5 g
Water:
90.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
~equal in
Water
~90.5g
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Other
~0.7g
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
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.156 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +124% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 193.4µg | 161% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 1.22mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 212mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 5.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.08g | 1.9g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.61g | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 53mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Folate | 21µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.62g | 6.5g | 1% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.16g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.32g | 4.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.46g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 2.4g | 0% |
| Starch | 0.4g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.16mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.156g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.113mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Welsh onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Welsh onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Welsh onion is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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