Beetroot vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beetroot and biscuits?
- Beetroot is richer in folate, yet biscuits are richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Biscuits' daily need coverage for selenium is 34% higher.
- Beetroot has 2 times more folate than biscuits. Beetroot has 109µg of folate, while biscuits have 61µg.
- Beetroot contains less sodium.
- Biscuits have a lower glycemic index than beetroot.
We used Beets, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.
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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 | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +168.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1368.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +262.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +310% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2685.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2350% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1048.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +782.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +203% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +334.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9488.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +366.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21556.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6838.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 19.5µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.356mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 4.163g | 27% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.9mg | 26% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 16.3g | 25% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 235mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 580mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.31mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 4.324g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 164mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 6.93g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 2.949mg | 16% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 353kcal | 16% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 44.6g | 12% |
| Folate | 109µg | 61µg | 12% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 7g | 11% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 121mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.285mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.378mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.035mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.161mg | 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
12%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.297g)
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.