Beetroot vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Beetroot and Potato
- Beetroot has more Folate, however, Potato has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Beetroot is 20% higher.
- Potato has 6 times less Sugar than Beetroot. Beetroot has 6.76g of Sugar, while Potato has 1.18g.
Food types used in this article are Beets, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.
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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 | +50.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +230% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +289.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +364.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +146.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +30.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +966.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.057g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 93kcal |
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| Protein | 1.61g | 2.5g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 9.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.76g | 18.95g |
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| Carbs | 9.56g | 21.15g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 535mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.08mg |
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| Sugar | 6.76g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.36mg |
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| Starch | 17.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 33IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.219mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 1.41mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.376mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 109µg | 28µg |
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| Choline | 6mg | 14.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.034g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.057g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.081mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.119mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.13mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.042mg |
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| Fructose | 0.34g |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.