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Beetroot vs. Brisket raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beetroot and brisket raw

  • Beetroot has more folate, while brisket raw has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, choline, and iron.
  • Brisket raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 101% more than beetroot.
  • Beetroot contains 16 times more folate than brisket raw. While beetroot contains 109µg of folate, brisket raw contains only 7µg.
  • Brisket raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brisket raw is 0, while the glycemic index of beetroot is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beets, raw and Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, 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 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2250%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more ZincZinc +1131.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +402.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2242.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Potassium ~330mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Sodium ~79mg

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 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
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 0% 0% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1457.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1079.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +526.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +1341.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1187%
Contains more FatsFats +4235.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10712.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +283.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beetroot Brisket raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Brisket raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.43µg 101%
Protein 1.61g 20.72g 38%
Zinc 0.35mg 4.31mg 36%
Selenium 0.7µg 16.4µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.42mg 27%
Folate 109µg 7µg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 3.94mg 23%
Phosphorus 40mg 201mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 62mg 21%
Choline 6mg 86.5mg 15%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.014mg 14%
Iron 0.8mg 1.92mg 14%
Saturated fat 0.027g 2.59g 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Fats 0.17g 7.37g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.17mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 3.46g 9%
Calories 43kcal 155kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.35mg 4%
Carbs 9.56g 0g 3%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.32mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.3µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.23g 1%
Copper 0.075mg 0.08mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 6.76g 0g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 23mg 0%
Potassium 325mg 330mg 0%
Sugar 6.76g 0g N/A
Sodium 78mg 79mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.905mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 1.637mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 1.724mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.53mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.809mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 1.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0.709mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Brisket raw
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
12%
Beetroot
48%
Brisket raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
45%
Brisket raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.563g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/nutrients
  2. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.