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Beetroot vs. Distilled beverage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beetroot and Distilled beverage

  • Beetroot is richer than Distilled beverage in Folate, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Beetroot covers your daily Folate needs 27% more than Distilled beverage.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beets, raw and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Potassium +16150%
Contains more Zinc +775%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Contains more Manganese +1727.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 2% 1% 1% 2% 7% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +1900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Potassium +16150%
Contains more Zinc +775%
Contains more Copper +257.1%
Contains more Manganese +1727.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6600%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +9460%
Contains more Water +37.1%
Contains more Other +3233.3%
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +9460%
Contains more Water +37.1%
Contains more Other +3233.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Distilled beverage Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 0.1g Beetroot
Protein 1.61g 0g Beetroot
Fats 0.17g 0g Beetroot
Carbs 9.56g 0.1g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 250kcal Distilled beverage
Sugar 6.76g 0g Distilled beverage
Fiber 2.8g 0g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 0mg Beetroot
Iron 0.8mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg 0mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg 4mg Beetroot
Potassium 325mg 2mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 1mg Distilled beverage
Zinc 0.35mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Copper 0.075mg 0.021mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.329mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.006mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.004mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.013mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.001mg Beetroot
Folate 109µg 0µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg 0mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg 0mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg 0mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg 0mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg 0mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg 0mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0g Distilled beverage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beetroot Distilled beverage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Distilled beverage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
1%
Distilled beverage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.