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Beetroot vs. Oyster breaded and fried — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beetroot and oyster breaded and fried different?

  • Beetroot is richer in folate, while oyster breaded and fried is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, copper, selenium, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Oyster breaded and fried covers your daily need for zinc, 789% more than beetroot.
  • Beetroot contains 4 times more folate than oyster breaded and fried. Beetroot contains 109µg of folate, while oyster breaded and fried contains 31µg.
  • Beetroot is lower in sodium.
  • Beetroot has a higher glycemic index (64) than oyster breaded and fried (0).

Beets, raw and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried types were used in this article.

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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 41% 19% 22% 261% 1431% 2376% 68% 54% 64% 363%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +152.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +287.5%
Contains more IronIron +768.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +5625.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +24794.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +297.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9400%

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 13% 30% 0% 0% 38% 47% 31% 16% 15% 1954% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +251.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +394%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.064mg

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
9% 13% 12% 65% 2%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 11.62 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +444.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.5%
Contains more OtherOther +113.9%

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
29% 42% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.702 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.313 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14593.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5421.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Oyster breaded and fried DV% diff.
Zinc 0.35mg 87.13mg 789%
Vitamin B12 0µg 15.63µg 651%
Copper 0.075mg 4.294mg 469%
Selenium 0.7µg 66.5µg 120%
Iron 0.8mg 6.95mg 77%
Cholesterol 0mg 71mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 3.313g 22%
Folate 109µg 31µg 20%
Fats 0.17g 12.58g 19%
Phosphorus 40mg 159mg 17%
Sodium 78mg 417mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.027g 3.197g 14%
Protein 1.61g 8.77g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.202mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 4.702g 12%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.15mg 10%
Vitamin A 2µg 90µg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 1.65mg 8%
Calories 43kcal 199kcal 8%
Magnesium 23mg 58mg 8%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.49mg 7%
Calcium 16mg 62mg 5%
Potassium 325mg 244mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.27mg 2%
Carbs 9.56g 11.62g 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 3.8mg 1%
Net carbs 6.76g 11.62g N/A
Sugar 6.76g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.064mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.105mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.396mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0.638mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0.582mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.199mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.202g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.218g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.048g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Oyster breaded and fried
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
167%
Oyster breaded and fried
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
470%
Oyster breaded and fried

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oyster breaded and fried
Oyster breaded and fried is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Oyster breaded and fried - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171979/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.