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Beetroot vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beetroot and Marshmallow?

  • Marshmallow has less Folate, Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin C, and Magnesium than Beetroot.
  • Beetroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 27% higher.
  • Beetroot contains less Sugar.

We used Beets, raw and Candies, marshmallows types in this comparison.

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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 +433.3%
Contains more Iron +247.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +6400%
Contains more Zinc +775%
Contains more Manganese +4012.5%
Contains more Copper +29.3%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
Equal in Sodium - 80
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 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +247.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +6400%
Contains more Zinc +775%
Contains more Manganese +4012.5%
Contains more Copper +29.3%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
Equal in Sodium - 80

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 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2133.3%
Contains more Folate +10800%
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% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +328.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2133.3%
Contains more Folate +10800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +434%
Contains more Other +260%
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +750.4%
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Water +434%
Contains more Other +260%
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +750.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beetroot Marshmallow
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 1.61g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 0.17g 0.2g Marshmallow
Carbs 9.56g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 43kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 6.76g 57.56g Beetroot
Fiber 2.8g 0.1g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 3mg Beetroot
Iron 0.8mg 0.23mg Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg 2mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg 8mg Beetroot
Potassium 325mg 5mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 80mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.35mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Copper 0.075mg 0.097mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.329mg 0.008mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
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 0.001mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.001mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.078mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.005mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.003mg Beetroot
Folate 109µg 1µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg 0.035mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.028mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg 0.066mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.018mg 0.015mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.042mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg 0.05mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg 0.017mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.056g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.047g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Marshmallow
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%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.