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Beetroot vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beetroot and Cardoon

  • Beetroot has more Folate, however, Cardoon is richer in Copper, and Calcium.
  • Cardoon's daily need coverage for Copper is 17% more.
  • Beetroot contains 2 times more Fiber than Cardoon. Beetroot contains 2.8g of Fiber, while Cardoon contains 1.6g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beets, raw and Cardoon, 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 Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Copper +208%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Copper +208%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +134.9%
Equal in Water - 94
Equal in Other - 1.13
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +134.9%
Equal in Water - 94
Equal in Other - 1.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 2.47g Beetroot
Protein 1.61g 0.7g Beetroot
Fats 0.17g 0.1g Beetroot
Carbs 9.56g 4.07g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 17kcal Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g Cardoon
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.8mg 0.7mg Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 40mg 23mg Beetroot
Potassium 325mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 78mg 170mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.35mg 0.17mg Beetroot
Copper 0.075mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.329mg 0.256mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 2mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.02mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.03mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.3mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.116mg Cardoon
Folate 109µg 68µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.018g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.041g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Cardoon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Beetroot
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot 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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.