Beetroot vs. Celery — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beetroot and celery
- Beetroot has more folate, manganese, and iron, while celery has more vitamin K.
- Celery covers your daily need for vitamin K 24% more than beetroot.
- Beetroot contains 5 times more Sugar than celery. While beetroot contains 6.76g of Sugar, celery contains only 1.34g.
- The amount of sugar in celery is lower.
- Celery has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of celery is 32, while the glycemic index of beetroot is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beets, raw and Celery, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +109.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +114.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +169.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +219.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
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 | +58.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +202.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1260.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14550% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +221.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.17g
~equal in
Water
~95.43g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.7% |
~equal in
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 16kcal |
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| Protein | 1.61g | 0.69g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.17g | |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 3.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.76g | 1.37g |
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| Carbs | 9.56g | 2.97g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 40mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 260mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.2mg |
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| Sugar | 6.76g | 1.34g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.035mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin A | 33IU | 449IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.27mg |
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| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.103mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.32mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.246mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 29.3µg |
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| Folate | 109µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 6mg | 6.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.042g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.032g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.079g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.02mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.021mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.032mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.027mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.005mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.02mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.027mg |
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| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.012mg |
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| Fructose | 0.37g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celery is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celery is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.