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Butterbur vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Butterbur and Beetroot?

  • Butterbur is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Calcium, yet Beetroot is richer in Folate, and Iron.
  • Butterbur's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% higher.
  • Butterbur has 6 times more Calcium than Beetroot. Butterbur has 103mg of Calcium, while Beetroot has 16mg.

We used Butterbur, (fuki), 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 +543.8%
Contains more Potassium +101.5%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +37.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Manganese +20.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +543.8%
Contains more Potassium +101.5%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Copper +37.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Zinc +118.8%
Contains more Manganese +20.1%

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 Vitamin A +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.4%
Contains more Folate +990%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
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 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +384.4%
Contains more Folate +990%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +35.2%
Contains more Protein +312.8%
Contains more Fats +325%
Contains more Carbs +164.8%
Equal in Water - 87.58
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 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 Other +35.2%
Contains more Protein +312.8%
Contains more Fats +325%
Contains more Carbs +164.8%
Equal in Water - 87.58

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterbur Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 3.61g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 0.39g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.04g 0.17g Beetroot
Carbs 3.61g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 14kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g Butterbur
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 103mg 16mg Butterbur
Iron 0.1mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 12mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 655mg 325mg Butterbur
Sodium 7mg 78mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.16mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.103mg 0.075mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.274mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 50IU 33IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Butterbur
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 31.5mg 4.9mg Butterbur
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.334mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.067mg Butterbur
Folate 10µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
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 Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butterbur 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
13%
Butterbur
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Butterbur
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.