Beetroot vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beetroot and icing
- Beetroot is richer in folate, manganese, fiber, potassium, copper, and iron, while icing is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin K, and vitamin E.
- Beetroot covers your daily folate needs 25% more than icing.
- Beetroot is lower in saturated fat.
- Beetroot has a higher glycemic index (64) than icing (51).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beets, raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.
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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 | +2200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +855.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1262.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +655% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +481.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9447.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +610.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15087.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13151.7% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 7.951g | 53% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 16.23g | 25% |
| Folate | 109µg | 8µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.302mg | 20% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 418kcal | 19% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 67.89g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 2.974g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 4.86g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 13µg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1.53mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 34mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 184mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 0g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.947g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)