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Rapini vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rapini and Beetroot?

  • Rapini is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Calcium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Beetroot is richer in Folate.
  • Rapini's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 187% higher.
  • Rapini has 66 times more Vitamin A RAE than Beetroot. Rapini has 131µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Beetroot has 2µg.

We used Broccoli raab, raw and Beets, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Manganese +20.1%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +65.8%
Contains more Copper +78.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +82.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Manganese +20.1%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +65.8%
Contains more Copper +78.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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.
Rapini
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Contains more Vitamin A +7845.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3950%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +111900%
Contains more Folate +31.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +7845.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3950%
Contains more Vitamin C +312.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +111900%
Contains more Folate +31.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +235.4%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Equal in Water - 87.58
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Fats +188.2%
Contains more Carbs +235.4%
Contains more Other +14.9%
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.1%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rapini Beetroot
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 Rapini Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 0.15g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 3.17g 1.61g Rapini
Fats 0.49g 0.17g Rapini
Carbs 2.85g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 22kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.38g 6.76g Rapini
Fiber 2.7g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 108mg 16mg Rapini
Iron 2.14mg 0.8mg Rapini
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 73mg 40mg Rapini
Potassium 196mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 33mg 78mg Rapini
Zinc 0.77mg 0.35mg Rapini
Copper 0.042mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.395mg 0.329mg Rapini
Selenium 1µg 0.7µg Rapini
Vitamin A 2622IU 33IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 131µg 2µg Rapini
Vitamin E 1.62mg 0.04mg Rapini
Vitamin C 20.2mg 4.9mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.031mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.04mg Rapini
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 0.334mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.155mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.171mg 0.067mg Rapini
Folate 83µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 224µg 0.2µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.019mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg 0.047mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg 0.048mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg 0.068mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg 0.058mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg 0.018mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg 0.046mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg 0.056mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg 0.021mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.06g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rapini Beetroot
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
86%
Rapini
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Rapini
Rapini is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.