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Beetroot vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beetroot and cheeseburgers different?

  • Cheeseburgers have more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus than beetroot.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for cheeseburgers is 34% higher.
  • Beetroot has less sodium.

Beets, raw and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used 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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +643.8%
Contains more IronIron +238.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +48%
Contains more ZincZinc +611.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +302.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%
~equal in Manganese ~0.316mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +845.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +807.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1462%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2000%
Contains more CholineCholine +381.7%

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more WaterWater +126.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +925.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8558.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.2%
Contains more OtherOther +95.4%

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16815.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2663.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 19.6µg 34%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 5.217mg 31%
Protein 1.61g 16.51g 30%
Saturated fat 0.027g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.363mg 25%
Iron 0.8mg 2.71mg 24%
Fats 0.17g 14.72g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.293mg 22%
Sodium 78mg 515mg 19%
Zinc 0.35mg 2.49mg 19%
Phosphorus 40mg 161mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Calories 43kcal 308kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 5.413g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.228mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 1.658g 11%
Folate 109µg 70µg 10%
Calcium 16mg 119mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.545mg 8%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Carbs 9.56g 28.03g 6%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 50µg 5%
Choline 6mg 28.9mg 4%
Copper 0.075mg 0.111mg 4%
Potassium 325mg 196mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.52mg 3%
Fiber 2.8g 2g 3%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.2µg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Magnesium 23mg 26mg 1%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.316mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 6.76g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.76g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.446g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.