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Beetroot vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beetroot and coleslaw?

  • Beetroot is higher in manganese, iron, copper, and potassium, yet coleslaw is higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 59% more.
  • Beetroot has 5 times more copper than coleslaw. While beetroot has 0.075mg of copper, coleslaw has only 0.015mg.
  • The amount of sodium in beetroot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of coleslaw is lower.

We used Beets, raw and Fast foods, coleslaw 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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.9%
Contains more IronIron +263.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +222.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +198%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35350%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.5%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%
Contains more OtherOther +30.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5729.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.8%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8246.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8813.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.2µg 70.9µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 5.348g 35%
Folate 109µg 27%
Fats 0.17g 9.91g 15%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 14.6mg 11%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.102mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 2.671g 7%
Iron 0.8mg 0.22mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.027g 1.599g 7%
Copper 0.075mg 0.015mg 7%
Calories 43kcal 153kcal 6%
Potassium 325mg 129mg 6%
Sodium 78mg 203mg 5%
Fiber 2.8g 1.9g 4%
Magnesium 23mg 8mg 4%
Phosphorus 40mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 28µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.112mg 3%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Carbs 9.56g 14.89g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.246mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.02mg 2%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.206mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Protein 1.61g 0.95g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 30mg 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Net carbs 6.76g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 6.76g 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.026mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.037g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.572g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.