Salsify vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Salsify and Beetroot different?
- Salsify is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Beetroot is higher in Folate, and Manganese.
- Beetroot covers your daily need of Folate 24% more than Salsify.
- Salsify contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Beetroot. Salsify contains 0.173mg of Vitamin B2, while Beetroot contains 0.04mg.
- Salsify is lower in Sugar.
Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Beets, raw types were 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.
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Calcium
+193.8%
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Phosphorus
+40%
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Sodium
-79.5%
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Iron
+45.5%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Potassium
+14.8%
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Zinc
+16.7%
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Manganese
+56.7%
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Selenium
+16.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.075
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Calcium
+193.8%
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Phosphorus
+40%
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Sodium
-79.5%
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Iron
+45.5%
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Magnesium
+27.8%
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Potassium
+14.8%
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Zinc
+16.7%
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Manganese
+56.7%
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Selenium
+16.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.075
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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Vitamin E
+375%
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Vitamin B1
+80.6%
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Vitamin B2
+332.5%
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Vitamin B3
+17.4%
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Vitamin B5
+78.1%
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Vitamin B6
+225.4%
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Vitamin K
+50%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+626.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.9
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Vitamin E
+375%
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Vitamin B1
+80.6%
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Vitamin B2
+332.5%
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Vitamin B3
+17.4%
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Vitamin B5
+78.1%
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Vitamin B6
+225.4%
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Vitamin K
+50%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+626.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.9
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+69.6%
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Carbs
+60.7%
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+45.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
Equal in Water - 87.58
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Protein
+69.6%
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Carbs
+60.7%
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+45.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
Equal in Water - 87.58
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.3%
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Saturated Fat
-34.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+966.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.3%
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Saturated Fat
-34.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+966.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 12.26g | 6.76g | |
Protein | 2.73g | 1.61g | |
Fats | 0.17g | 0.17g | |
Carbs | 15.36g | 9.56g | |
Calories | 68kcal | 43kcal | |
Sugar | 2.9g | 6.76g | |
Fiber | 3.1g | 2.8g | |
Calcium | 47mg | 16mg | |
Iron | 0.55mg | 0.8mg | |
Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | |
Phosphorus | 56mg | 40mg | |
Potassium | 283mg | 325mg | |
Sodium | 16mg | 78mg | |
Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.35mg | |
Copper | 0.07mg | 0.075mg | |
Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.329mg | |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 33IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.04mg | |
Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 4.9mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.031mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.04mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.392mg | 0.334mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.276mg | 0.155mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.067mg | |
Folate | 15µg | 109µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.2µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.019mg | ||
Threonine | 0.047mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.048mg | ||
Leucine | 0.068mg | ||
Lysine | 0.058mg | ||
Methionine | 0.018mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | ||
Valine | 0.056mg | ||
Histidine | 0.021mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.027g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.032g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.06g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsify is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsify is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)