Beetroot vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beetroot and apple pie
- Beetroot has more folate, potassium, and manganese, while apple pie has more vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Beetroot covers your daily need for folate, 26% more than apple pie.
- Beetroot contains 5 times more potassium than apple pie. While beetroot contains 325mg of potassium, apple pie contains only 65mg.
- The amount of sodium in beetroot is lower.
- Apple pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of beetroot is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beets, raw and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +228.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2625% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +332.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +295% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +236.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6370.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +255.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13612.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3563.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 109µg | 4µg | 26% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 3.797g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 2.198g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 4.388g | 11% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 237kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.158mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.134mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 65mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 34g | 8% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 266mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.182mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 1.123mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.21mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 3.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.9g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.119mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie 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 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.