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Beetroot vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beetroot and Chinese broccoli different?

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 than Beetroot.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese broccoli is 71% higher.
  • Beetroot contains 8 times more Sugar than Chinese broccoli. While Beetroot contains 6.76g of Sugar, Chinese broccoli contains only 0.84g.

Beets, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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.
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +24.6%
Contains more Calcium +525%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 41
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +24.6%
Contains more Calcium +525%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 41

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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Contains more Folate +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +4863.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +475.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +42300%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.159
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.07
Equal in Folate - 99
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Folate +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +4863.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +475.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +42300%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.159
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.07
Equal in Folate - 99

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +150.9%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Contains more Fats +323.5%
Equal in Water - 93.54
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +41.2%
Contains more Carbs +150.9%
Contains more Other +36.7%
Contains more Fats +323.5%
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450%
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +450%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 1.31g Beetroot
Protein 1.61g 1.14g Beetroot
Fats 0.17g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 9.56g 3.81g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 22kcal Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.8g 2.5g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.8mg 0.56mg Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 325mg 261mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.35mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.075mg 0.061mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.329mg 0.264mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 33IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 4.9mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.07mg Chinese broccoli
Folate 109µg 99µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.11g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beetroot Chinese broccoli
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
12%
Beetroot
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
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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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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/nutrients
  2. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.