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Tomato vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tomato and Rutabagas

  • Tomato is richer in Vitamin K, yet Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rutabagas is 13% higher.
  • Tomato contains 26 times more Vitamin K than Rutabagas. Tomato contains 7.9µg of Vitamin K, while Rutabagas contain 0.3µg.
  • Tomato contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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 less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +84.4%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Iron +63%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.8%
Contains more Potassium +28.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Manganese +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +84.4%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Iron +63%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +120.8%
Contains more Potassium +28.7%
Contains more Zinc +41.2%
Contains more Manganese +14.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tomato
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +41550%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +2533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +40%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +41550%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +2533.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Carbs +121.6%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Equal in Water - 89.43
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Carbs +121.6%
Contains more Other +39.2%
Equal in Water - 89.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +84%
Contains more Fructose +17.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 11% 47% 33%
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +84%
Contains more Fructose +17.5%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 2.69g 6.32g Rutabagas
Protein 0.88g 1.08g Rutabagas
Fats 0.2g 0.16g Tomato
Carbs 3.89g 8.62g Rutabagas
Calories 18kcal 37kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0g 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.37g 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 2.63g 4.46g Tomato
Fiber 1.2g 2.3g Rutabagas
Calcium 10mg 43mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.27mg 0.44mg Rutabagas
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 24mg 53mg Rutabagas
Potassium 237mg 305mg Rutabagas
Sodium 5mg 12mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.24mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.059mg 0.032mg Tomato
Manganese 0.114mg 0.131mg Rutabagas
Selenium 0µg 0.7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 833IU 2IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 0µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.3mg Tomato
Vitamin C 13.7mg 25mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.04mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 0.16mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.1mg Rutabagas
Folate 15µg 21µg Rutabagas
Vitamin K 7.9µg 0.3µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
Threonine 0.027mg Tomato
Isoleucine 0.018mg Tomato
Leucine 0.025mg Tomato
Lysine 0.027mg Tomato
Methionine 0.006mg Tomato
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.018mg Tomato
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.025g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.088g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato Rutabagas
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
16%
Tomato
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/nutrients
  2. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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