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Beetroot vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beetroot and provolone

  • Beetroot has more folate; however, provolone is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Provolone covers your daily saturated fat needs 85% more than beetroot.
  • Provolone contains 11 times less folate than beetroot. Beetroot contains 109µg of folate, while provolone contains 10µg.
  • Beetroot has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of beetroot is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beets, raw and Cheese, provolone.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.5%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4625%
Contains more ZincZinc +822.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1140%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%

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.
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% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +990%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +702.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.7%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.073mg

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +346.7%
Contains more WaterWater +113.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1488.8%
Contains more FatsFats +15558.8%
Contains more OtherOther +336.1%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23003.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1181.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Provolone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.027g 17.078g 78%
Calcium 16mg 756mg 74%
Phosphorus 40mg 496mg 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Protein 1.61g 25.58g 48%
Fats 0.17g 26.62g 41%
Sodium 78mg 876mg 35%
Zinc 0.35mg 3.23mg 26%
Vitamin A 2µg 236µg 26%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Folate 109µg 10µg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.321mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 7.393g 18%
Calories 43kcal 351kcal 15%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.01mg 14%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Potassium 325mg 138mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.476mg 6%
Copper 0.075mg 0.026mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.769g 5%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 0.52mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Choline 6mg 15.4mg 2%
Carbs 9.56g 2.14g 2%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.156mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 6.76g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 6.76g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.073mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.