Beetroot vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between beetroot and mustard?
- Beetroot is richer in folate, vitamin C, and potassium, yet mustard is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Mustard's daily need coverage for selenium is 60% higher.
- Beetroot has 16 times more vitamin C than mustard. Beetroot has 4.9mg of vitamin C, while mustard has 0.3mg.
- Beetroot contains less sodium.
- Mustard has a lower glycemic index than beetroot.
We used Beets, raw and Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 PotassiumPotassium | +113.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +108.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +293.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +170% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4685.7% |
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 | +1533.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +471% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +273.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +132.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1864.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +212% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6718.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1190% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 33.5µg | 60% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 1104mg | 45% |
| Folate | 109µg | 7µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.177mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.61mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 108mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 48mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 3.34g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 0.3mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.774g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 2.182g | 5% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 152mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 4g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 3.74g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.422mg | 4% |
| Choline | 6mg | 22.4mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.254mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.214g | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 60kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.565mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 5.83g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 0.92g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 1026mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.187g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)