Sweet potato vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Sweet potato and Rutabagas
- Sweet potato has more Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, however, Rutabagas are higher in Vitamin C.
- Sweet potato covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 107% more than Rutabagas.
- Sweet potato has 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Rutabagas. While Sweet potato has 0.884mg of Vitamin B5, Rutabagas have only 0.16mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Rutabagas, raw.
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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.
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Iron
+56.8%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Potassium
+55.7%
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Zinc
+33.3%
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Copper
+403.1%
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Manganese
+279.4%
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Calcium
+13.2%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Selenium
+250%
Equal in Phosphorus - 53
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Iron
+56.8%
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Magnesium
+35%
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Potassium
+55.7%
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Zinc
+33.3%
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Copper
+403.1%
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Manganese
+279.4%
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Calcium
+13.2%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Selenium
+250%
Equal in Phosphorus - 53
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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Vitamin A
+960800%
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Vitamin E
+136.7%
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Vitamin B1
+18.9%
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Vitamin B2
+165%
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Vitamin B3
+112.4%
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Vitamin B5
+452.5%
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Vitamin B6
+186%
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Vitamin K
+666.7%
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Vitamin C
+27.6%
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Folate
+250%
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Vitamin A
+960800%
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Vitamin E
+136.7%
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Vitamin B1
+18.9%
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Vitamin B2
+165%
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Vitamin B3
+112.4%
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Vitamin B5
+452.5%
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Vitamin B6
+186%
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Vitamin K
+666.7%
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Vitamin C
+27.6%
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Folate
+250%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+86.1%
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Carbs
+140.3%
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Other
+90.1%
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Water
+18%
Equal in Fats - 0.16
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
1.08 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
8.62 g
Water:
89.43 g
Other:
0.71 g
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Protein
+86.1%
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Carbs
+140.3%
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Other
+90.1%
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Water
+18%
Equal in Fats - 0.16
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-48.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1150%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088
Saturated Fat:
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.092 g
Saturated Fat:
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.088 g
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Saturated Fat
-48.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1150%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+1662.5%
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Sucrose
+330.2%
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Maltose
+15500%
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Glucose
+303.5%
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Fructose
+222%
Starch:
7.05 g
Sucrose:
2.28 g
Glucose:
0.57 g
Fructose:
0.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
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Starch
+1662.5%
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Sucrose
+330.2%
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Maltose
+15500%
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Glucose
+303.5%
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Fructose
+222%
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 17.41g | 6.32g |
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| Protein | 2.01g | 1.08g |
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| Fats | 0.15g | 0.16g |
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| Carbs | 20.71g | 8.62g |
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| Calories | 90kcal | 37kcal |
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| Starch | 7.05g | 0.4g |
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| Fructose | 0.5g | 1.61g |
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| Sugar | 6.48g | 4.46g |
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| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 38mg | 43mg |
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| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.44mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 53mg |
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| Potassium | 475mg | 305mg |
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| Sodium | 36mg | 12mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.032mg |
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| Manganese | 0.497mg | 0.131mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 19218IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 961µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.487mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.07mg |
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| Leucine | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.037mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.039mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.052g | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.025g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.088g |
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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
120%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rutabagas is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)