Beetroot vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beetroot and rapini?
- Beetroot is richer in folate, yet rapini is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin E, calcium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Rapini's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 187% higher.
- Rapini has a lower glycemic index than beetroot.
We used Beets, raw and Broccoli raab, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +65.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +575% |
| Contains more IronIron | +167.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.1% |
| 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 | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +312.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6450% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +422.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +265.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +111900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +205% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 224µg | 187% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 20.2mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 2.14mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 131µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.162mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1.62mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 108mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.171mg | 8% |
| Folate | 109µg | 83µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.129mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 1.221mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 73mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 196mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.77mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.322mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.395mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 3.17g | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 2.85g | 2% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6mg | 18.3mg | 2% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 22kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 0.15g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 0.38g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.7g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +235.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +188.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +116.7% |
