Beetroot vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beetroot and figs different?
- Beetroot has more folate, manganese, and iron than figs.
- Daily need coverage for folate for beetroot is 26% higher.
- Beetroot contains 3 times more phosphorus than figs. While beetroot contains 40mg of phosphorus, figs contain only 14mg.
- Beetroot has less sugar.
Beets, raw and Figs, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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 | +145% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1716.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.6% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 109µg | 6µg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.128mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.37mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 4.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 19.18g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 232mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 74kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 0.75g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.144g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 16.28g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 16.26g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6mg | 4.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.066g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Figs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
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)