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.
- 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +341.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +181.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.4% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +505.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1063.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3281.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +19000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +185% |
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:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.16g
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Water
~90.39g
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
0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +166.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -22.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 43kcal | 31kcal |
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| Protein | 1.61g | 1.43g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.16g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 57mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.76g | 5.27g |
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| Carbs | 9.56g | 7.37g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 45mg |
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| Potassium | 325mg | 243mg |
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| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.8mg | |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 3.83g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.017mg |
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| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 40mg | 30mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1116IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.243mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg |
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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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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 38.2µg |
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| Folate | 109µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 6mg | 17.1mg |
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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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| 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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| Fructose | 1.48g |
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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%
36%
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)