Beetroot vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beetroot and bananas
- Beetroot is richer in folate and iron, while bananas are higher in vitamin B6.
- Bananas cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 23% more than beetroot.
- Beetroot has 5 times more folate than bananas. Beetroot has 109µg of folate, while bananas have 20µg.
- Beetroot is lower in sugar.
- Beetroot has a higher glycemic index (64) than bananas (48).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beets, raw and Bananas, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +207.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
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 FolateFolate | +445% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +447.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +63.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.7% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.032g
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.367mg | 23% |
| Folate | 109µg | 20µg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 8.7mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 22.84g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.334mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.073mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.665mg | 2% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 89kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.09g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 358mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 9.8mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.6g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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 is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.085g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana 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.