Beetroot vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between beetroot and pork
- Beetroot has more folate; however, pork is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
- Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 81% more.
- Beetroot contains 22 times more folate than pork. Beetroot contains 109µg of folate, while pork contains 5µg.
- Beetroot contains less saturated fat.
- Beetroot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beetroot is 64, while the glycemic index of pork is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beets, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +3555.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +582.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +515% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6371.4% |
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 | +716.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2080% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2729% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +702.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1408.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +350.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +592.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1465% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1596.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8088.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19243.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1900% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 45.3µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.877mg | 71% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 27.32g | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.464mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 5.037mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.7µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 246mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 80mg | 27% |
| Folate | 109µg | 5µg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 5.23g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.321mg | 22% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 13.92g | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 2.39mg | 19% |
| Choline | 6mg | 93.9mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 6.19g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.009mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.698mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 242kcal | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 1.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 53IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 0g | 3% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 423mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 62mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $0.3)