Beetroot vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Beetroot and Red cabbage
- Beetroot has more Folate, and Copper, however, Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 58% more.
- Beetroot contains 6 times more Folate than Red cabbage. Beetroot contains 109µg of Folate, while Red cabbage contains 18µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beets, raw and Cabbage, red, raw.
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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.
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Phosphorus
+33.3%
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Potassium
+33.7%
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Zinc
+59.1%
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Copper
+341.2%
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Manganese
+35.4%
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Selenium
+16.7%
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Calcium
+181.3%
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Sodium
-65.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Phosphorus
+33.3%
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Potassium
+33.7%
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Zinc
+59.1%
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Copper
+341.2%
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Manganese
+35.4%
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Selenium
+16.7%
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Calcium
+181.3%
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Sodium
-65.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
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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Folate
+505.6%
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Vitamin A
+3281.8%
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Vitamin E
+175%
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Vitamin C
+1063.3%
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Vitamin B1
+106.5%
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Vitamin B2
+72.5%
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Vitamin B3
+25.1%
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Vitamin B6
+211.9%
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Vitamin K
+19000%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.147
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Folate
+505.6%
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Vitamin A
+3281.8%
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Vitamin E
+175%
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Vitamin C
+1063.3%
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Vitamin B1
+106.5%
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Vitamin B2
+72.5%
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Vitamin B3
+25.1%
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Vitamin B6
+211.9%
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Vitamin K
+19000%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.147
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+12.6%
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Carbs
+29.7%
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+66.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.16
Equal in Water - 90.39
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
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1.08 g
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1.43 g
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0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
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0.65 g
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Protein
+12.6%
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Carbs
+29.7%
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+66.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.16
Equal in Water - 90.39
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+166.7%
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Saturated Fat
-22.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+33.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.06 g
Saturated Fat:
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.08 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+166.7%
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Saturated Fat
-22.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+33.3%
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 Sugar |
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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 |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 6.76g | 5.27g |
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Protein | 1.61g | 1.43g |
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Fats | 0.17g | 0.16g |
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Carbs | 9.56g | 7.37g |
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Calories | 43kcal | 31kcal |
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Fructose | 1.48g |
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Sugar | 6.76g | 3.83g |
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Fiber | 2.8g | 2.1g |
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Calcium | 16mg | 45mg |
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Iron | 0.8mg | 0.8mg | |
Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg |
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Phosphorus | 40mg | 30mg |
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Potassium | 325mg | 243mg |
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Sodium | 78mg | 27mg |
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Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.22mg |
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Copper | 0.075mg | 0.017mg |
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Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.243mg |
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Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg |
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Vitamin A | 33IU | 1116IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 56µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.11mg |
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Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 57mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.064mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.069mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.418mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.147mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.209mg |
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Folate | 109µg | 18µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 38.2µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.012mg |
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Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.039mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.034mg |
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Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.046mg |
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Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.049mg |
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Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.014mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.036mg |
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Valine | 0.056mg | 0.048mg |
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Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.024mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.027g | 0.021g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.012g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.08g |
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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%

39%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%

14%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?

Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
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)