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Beer vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beer and Beetroot

  • The amount of Folate, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin C in Beetroot is higher than in Beer.
  • Beetroot covers your daily need of Folate 26% more than Beer.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
Beer
1
:
9
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +1103.7%
Contains more Zinc +3400%
Contains more Copper +1400%
Contains more Manganese +4012.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Beer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +3900%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +1103.7%
Contains more Zinc +3400%
Contains more Copper +1400%
Contains more Manganese +4012.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
Beer
Beer
2
:
9
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.7%
Contains more Folate +1716.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Beer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
Beetroot
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 B3 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.7%
Contains more Folate +1716.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
Beer
2
:
3
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Other +273.1%
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +169.3%
Equal in Water - 87.58
Beer
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Beetroot
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 +273.1%
Contains more Protein +250%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +169.3%
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.
Beer Beetroot
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 0.46g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0g 0.17g Beetroot
Carbs 3.55g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 43kcal
Sugar 0g 6.76g Beer
Fiber 0g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 4mg 16mg Beetroot
Iron 0.02mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 6mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 14mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 27mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 4mg 78mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.005mg 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.008mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.334mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 6µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Beer
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0mg 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0mg 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0mg 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0mg 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0mg 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0mg 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0mg 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0g 0.027g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Beetroot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
3%
Beer
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.