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Beetroot vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between beetroot and durian

  • Beetroot has more folate; however, durian is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Durian's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 29% more.
  • Beetroot contains 3 times more folate than durian. Beetroot contains 109µg of folate, while durian contains 36µg.
  • Beetroot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beetroot is 64, while the glycemic index of durian is 49.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beets, raw and Durian, raw or frozen.

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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%
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +86%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +176%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~39mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.325mg

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%
Durian
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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 66% 0.67% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +202.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +302%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1106.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +371.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~2µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more WaterWater +34.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3035.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +183.4%
~equal in Protein ~1.47g
~equal in Other ~1.12g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beetroot Durian
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Durian DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.374mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.316mg 19%
Folate 109µg 36µg 18%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 19.7mg 16%
Copper 0.075mg 0.207mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.2mg 12%
Fats 0.17g 5.33g 8%
Carbs 9.56g 27.09g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 1.074mg 5%
Calories 43kcal 147kcal 5%
Iron 0.8mg 0.43mg 5%
Fiber 2.8g 3.8g 4%
Sodium 78mg 2mg 3%
Potassium 325mg 436mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.23mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 6mg 1%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.28mg 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Protein 1.61g 1.47g 0%
Net carbs 6.76g 23.29g N/A
Sugar 6.76g N/A
Phosphorus 40mg 39mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.325mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Durian
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
26%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Durian
Durian is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.