Taro vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taro and rutabagas
- Taro has more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin E, manganese, potassium, and fiber; however, rutabagas are higher in vitamin C.
- Rutabagas cover your daily need for vitamin C, 23% more than taro.
- Taro has 8 times more vitamin E than rutabagas. While taro has 2.38mg of vitamin E, rutabagas have only 0.3mg.
- Taro has less sugar.
- The glycemic index of rutabagas is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taro, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +65% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +437.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +693.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +207% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.088g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 25mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 0.032mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 0.131mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 305mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.3g | 7% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 8.62g | 6% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 37kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 53mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.61g | 2% | |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 14.1mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.08g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 6.32g | N/A |
| Calcium | 43mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 4.46g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.4g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Folate | 22µg | 21µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)