Beetroot vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beetroot and roe?
- Beetroot is higher in manganese, yet roe is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
- Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 481% more.
- Beetroot has 25 times more manganese than roe. While beetroot has 0.329mg of manganese, roe has only 0.013mg.
- The glycemic index of roe is lower.
We used Beets, raw and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +14.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2430.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +265.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1187.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7285.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +234.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +793.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2272.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +556.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +644.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +176.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +397.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1677.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4741.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6553.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5573.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 11.54µg | 481% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 479mg | 160% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 51.7µg | 93% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.949mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 515mg | 68% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 28.62g | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 3.404g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.277mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 1.154mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.013mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 16.4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 2.192mg | 12% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 8.23g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.185mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 1.866g | 8% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 204kcal | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 1.28mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.128mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 2.129g | 5% |
| Folate | 109µg | 92µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 1.92g | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 117mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 283mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 1.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 2.179mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.747g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.105g | N/A |
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%
157%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.839g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $99.5)
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.