Beetroot vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beetroot and red potato different?
- Beetroot is richer in folate and manganese, while red potato is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Beetroot covers your daily need for folate, 21% more than red potato.
- Beetroot contains 2 times more manganese than red potato. Beetroot contains 0.329mg of manganese, while red potato contains 0.173mg.
- Red potato has a higher glycemic index (89) than beetroot (64).
Beets, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh, and skin, baked types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +303.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +377.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +215% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
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
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.5% |
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Saturated fat
~0.026g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 109µg | 27µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.212mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.174mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 12.6mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 1.595mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.173mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 545mg | 6% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 72mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.341mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.072mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 19.59g | 3% |
| Choline | 6mg | 18.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 89kcal | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.44g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.61g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 17.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.