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Beetroot vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beetroot and Potato pancake

  • Beetroot has more Folate, however, Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Selenium, Phosphorus, Choline, and Vitamin B12.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 32% more.
  • Beetroot contains 3 times more Folate than Potato pancake. Beetroot contains 109µg of Folate, while Potato pancake contains 41µg.
  • Beetroot contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beets, raw and Potato pancakes.

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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 less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +108.8%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Selenium +1171.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +108.8%
Contains more Magnesium +56.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +140%
Contains more Selenium +1171.4%

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.
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Contains more Folate +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +409.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +568.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1250%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Folate +165.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +242.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +409.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +568.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +83.3%
Contains more Protein +277.6%
Contains more Fats +8582.4%
Contains more Carbs +190.9%
Contains more Other +231.5%
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Water +83.3%
Contains more Protein +277.6%
Contains more Fats +8582.4%
Contains more Carbs +190.9%
Contains more Other +231.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11556.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12426.7%
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.516 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11556.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12426.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 1.61g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 0.17g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 9.56g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 43kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 6.76g 1.79g Potato pancake
Fiber 2.8g 3.3g Potato pancake
Calcium 16mg 32mg Potato pancake
Iron 0.8mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Magnesium 23mg 36mg Potato pancake
Phosphorus 40mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 325mg 622mg Potato pancake
Sodium 78mg 764mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.35mg 0.7mg Potato pancake
Copper 0.075mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.329mg 0.26mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 33IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 4.9mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.173mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 109µg 41µg Beetroot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.047mg 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.068mg 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.058mg 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.018mg 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.056mg 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.021mg 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 2.496g Beetroot
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beetroot Potato pancake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 686mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.469g)

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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