Beetroot vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between beetroot and cocktail sauce
- Beetroot is higher in folate and manganese; however, cocktail sauce is richer in vitamin C and vitamin E.
- Cocktail sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 39% higher.
- Beetroot has 6 times more folate than cocktail sauce. While beetroot has 109µg of folate, cocktail sauce has only 17µg.
- Beetroot has less sugar.
The food types used in this comparison are Beets, raw and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.
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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 | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +214.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +127.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +541.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +136.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
65.67 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +517.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +195.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +242.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 78mg | 983mg | 39% |
| Folate | 109µg | 17µg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.148mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1.08mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 11.6mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 28.22g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 124kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 4.4µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 2.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.82mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.068mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Potassium | 325mg | 309mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 11.83g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 905mg)
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.