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Beetroot vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beetroot and ladyfinger

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin A in ladyfinger is higher than in beetroot.
  • Ladyfinger covers your daily need for cholesterol, 74% more than beetroot.
  • The amount of saturated fat in beetroot is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beets, raw and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.8%
Contains more IronIron +347.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +225.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +332.5%

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 0% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +816.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +970%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +529.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +349.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +558.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5252.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +524.5%
~equal in Other ~1.1g

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11603.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2271.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Iron 0.8mg 3.58mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.428mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.284mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 1.116mg 19%
Phosphorus 40mg 173mg 19%
Protein 1.61g 10.6g 18%
Vitamin A 2µg 167µg 18%
Carbs 9.56g 59.7g 17%
Calories 43kcal 363kcal 16%
Saturated fat 0.027g 3.022g 14%
Fats 0.17g 9.1g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 2.104mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 3.745g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 1.423g 9%
Folate 109µg 77µg 8%
Zinc 0.35mg 1.14mg 7%
Fiber 2.8g 1g 7%
Potassium 325mg 113mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg 5%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.24mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.122mg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Calcium 16mg 47mg 3%
Sodium 78mg 147mg 3%
Copper 0.075mg 0.095mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Net carbs 6.76g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 6.76g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0.248mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Ladyfinger
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
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.995g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.