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Beetroot vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beetroot and cream cheese?

  • Beetroot is higher in folate, manganese, and fiber, yet cream cheese is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 101% more.
  • The amount of sodium in beetroot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cream cheese is lower.

We used Beets, raw and Cheese, cream types in this article.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.2%
Contains more IronIron +627.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2890.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +506.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1128.6%

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +267%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1111.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +233.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +950%
Contains more CholineCholine +353.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.2%
Contains more WaterWater +66.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +282%
Contains more FatsFats +20158.8%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27734.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2371.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.027g 20.213g 92%
Fats 0.17g 34.44g 53%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 2µg 308µg 34%
Folate 109µg 9µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 8.907g 22%
Calories 43kcal 350kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.23mg 15%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.011mg 14%
Selenium 0.7µg 8.6µg 14%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Phosphorus 40mg 107mg 10%
Sodium 78mg 314mg 10%
Protein 1.61g 6.15g 9%
Iron 0.8mg 0.11mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 1.483g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Calcium 16mg 97mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.517mg 7%
Potassium 325mg 132mg 6%
Copper 0.075mg 0.018mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.86mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg 5%
Choline 6mg 27.2mg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.091mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.1µg 2%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.056mg 1%
Carbs 9.56g 5.52g 1%
Net carbs 6.76g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 6.76g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Cream cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.
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.

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.