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Beetroot vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between beetroot and pasta

  • Beetroot has more folate, potassium, and vitamin C; however, pasta has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pasta is 15% higher.
  • Beetroot has a higher glycemic index than pasta.

Food types used in this article are Beets, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1254.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +42.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%

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% 2% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Pasta
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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% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +574.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.1%
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
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +248.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +219.9%
Contains more FatsFats +517.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.8%

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
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +287.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +615%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Pasta Opinion
Calories 43kcal 131kcal Pasta
Protein 1.61g 5.15g Pasta
Fats 0.17g 1.05g Pasta
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg Beetroot
Net carbs 6.76g 24.93g Pasta
Carbs 9.56g 24.93g Pasta
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg 18mg Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 6mg Beetroot
Potassium 325mg 24mg Beetroot
Iron 0.8mg 1.14mg Pasta
Sugar 6.76g Pasta
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Copper 0.075mg 0.093mg Pasta
Zinc 0.35mg 0.56mg Pasta
Phosphorus 40mg 63mg Pasta
Sodium 78mg 6mg Pasta
Vitamin A 33IU 20IU Beetroot
Vitamin A 2µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.329mg 0.224mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.034mg Beetroot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Folate 109µg 64µg Beetroot
Choline 6mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.15g Beetroot
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.429g Pasta
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.047mg 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.068mg 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.058mg 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.018mg 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.056mg 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.021mg 0.103mg Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.