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Winter squash vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Winter squash and Rutabagas different?

  • Winter squash is higher in Vitamin A, and Copper, however, Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Winter squash is 29% higher.
  • Winter squash contains 3 times more Copper than Rutabagas. While Winter squash contains 0.082mg of Copper, Rutabagas contain only 0.032mg.

Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt and Rutabagas, raw are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 6.6% 21% 17% 27% 6% 8.1% 0.13% 24% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
~equal in Iron ~0.44mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.24mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 32% 313% 2.4% 0% 4% 15% 9.3% 14% 37% 0% 11% 15% 5.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +261050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +160.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +33%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~21µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 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 FatsFats +118.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.3%
~equal in Carbs ~8.62g
~equal in Water ~89.43g
~equal in Other ~0.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.147 g
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.025g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Winter squash 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter squash Rutabagas Opinion
Calories 37kcal 37kcal
Protein 0.89g 1.08g Rutabagas
Fats 0.35g 0.16g Winter squash
Vitamin C 9.6mg 25mg Rutabagas
Net carbs 6.05g 6.32g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.85g 8.62g Winter squash
Magnesium 13mg 20mg Rutabagas
Calcium 22mg 43mg Rutabagas
Potassium 241mg 305mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 0.44mg
Sugar 3.3g 4.46g Winter squash
Fiber 2.8g 2.3g Winter squash
Copper 0.082mg 0.032mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.22mg 0.24mg Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 19mg 53mg Rutabagas
Sodium 1mg 12mg Winter squash
Vitamin A 5223IU 2IU Winter squash
Vitamin A 261µg 0µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.3mg Rutabagas
Manganese 0.187mg 0.131mg Winter squash
Selenium 0.4µg 0.7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.067mg 0.04mg Winter squash
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.234mg 0.16mg Winter squash
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.1mg Winter squash
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0.3µg Winter squash
Folate 20µg 21µg Rutabagas
Choline 10.6mg 14.1mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.072g 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.025g Winter squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.088g Winter squash
Tryptophan 0.013mg Winter squash
Threonine 0.027mg Winter squash
Isoleucine 0.035mg Winter squash
Leucine 0.05mg Winter squash
Lysine 0.033mg Winter squash
Methionine 0.011mg Winter squash
Phenylalanine 0.035mg Winter squash
Valine 0.038mg Winter squash
Histidine 0.017mg Winter squash
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Winter squash Rutabagas
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Winter squash
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Winter squash
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.