Beetroot vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beetroot and potato wedges
- Potato wedges are richer than beetroot in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin C, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and monounsaturated fat.
- Potato wedges cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 22% more than beetroot.
- Beetroot has 23 times more sugar than potato wedges. Beetroot has 6.76g of sugar, while potato wedges have 0.3g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beets, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +117.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +222.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +361.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +422.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1194.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.55 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4434.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70% |
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 123kcal |
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| Protein | 1.61g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 2.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 11.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.76g | 23.5g |
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| Carbs | 9.56g | 25.5g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 394mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.7mg |
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| Sugar | 6.76g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.075mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 87mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 49mg |
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| Vitamin A | 33IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.329mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 1.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 109µg |
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| Choline | 6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.55g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 1.451g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.102g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.047mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.048mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg |
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| Valine | 0.056mg |
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| Histidine | 0.021mg |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.523g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.