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Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids and beetroot

  • Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids, and liquids has more vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin E, while beetroot has more manganese, fiber, and folate.
  • Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids, and liquids covers your daily need for vitamin C, 13% more than beetroot.
  • Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids,, and liquids contains 29 times more vitamin E than beetroot. While asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids,, and liquids contains 1.16mg of vitamin E, beetroot contains only 0.04mg.
  • The amount of sodium in beetroot is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids, and liquids and Beets, raw.

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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 6.4% 4.5% 15% 23% 36% 13% 16% 37% 20% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.4%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~40mg

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 55% 0% 23% 0% 14% 21% 16% 7.4% 23% 0% 0% 64% 0%
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 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 2% 94%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 2.48 g
Water: 94.32 g
Other: 1.22 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 ProteinProtein +11.8%
Contains more OtherOther +13%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +285.5%
~equal in Fats ~0.17g
~equal in Water ~87.58g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 4% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.085 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +433.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids Beetroot
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids Beetroot DV% diff.
Vitamin C 16.5mg 4.9mg 13%
Sodium 284mg 78mg 9%
Manganese 0.152mg 0.329mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.16mg 0.04mg 7%
Fiber 1g 2.8g 7%
Folate 85µg 109µg 6%
Potassium 172mg 325mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.089mg 0.04mg 4%
Copper 0.107mg 0.075mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.851mg 0.334mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 0.8mg 3%
Magnesium 9mg 23mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.067mg 2%
Carbs 2.48g 9.56g 2%
Selenium 1.6µg 0.7µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.031mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.155mg 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Calories 15kcal 43kcal 1%
Zinc 0.47mg 0.35mg 1%
Protein 1.8g 1.61g 0%
Fats 0.18g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 1.48g 6.76g N/A
Calcium 15mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 6.76g N/A
Phosphorus 38mg 40mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.044g 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.085g 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.05mg 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.048mg 0%
Leucine 0.078mg 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.046mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.028mg 0.021mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids Beetroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids
Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids
Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids
Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.
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. Asparagus, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169206/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.