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Beetroot vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beetroot and rose hips

  • Beetroot has more folate, while rose hips have more vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin K, calcium, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
  • Rose hips cover your daily need for vitamin C, 468% more than beetroot.
  • Beetroot contains 36 times more folate than rose hips. While beetroot contains 109µg of folate, rose hips contain only 3µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beets, raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +956.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32%
Contains more IronIron +32.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210%

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 1420% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +3533.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +8593.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +289.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12850%
Contains more CholineCholine +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +49.3%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +299.8%
~equal in Protein ~1.6g
~equal in Other ~1.18g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 4.9mg 426mg 468%
Fiber 2.8g 24.1g 85%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 5.84mg 39%
Manganese 0.329mg 1.02mg 30%
Folate 109µg 3µg 27%
Vitamin A 2µg 217µg 24%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 25.9µg 21%
Calcium 16mg 169mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.8mg 13%
Magnesium 23mg 69mg 11%
Carbs 9.56g 38.22g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.166mg 10%
Calories 43kcal 162kcal 6%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 1.3mg 6%
Copper 0.075mg 0.113mg 4%
Phosphorus 40mg 61mg 3%
Sodium 78mg 4mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 1.06mg 3%
Potassium 325mg 429mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.076mg 1%
Choline 6mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.016mg 1%
Fructose 1.16g 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.25mg 1%
Protein 1.61g 1.6g 0%
Fats 0.17g 0.34g 0%
Net carbs 6.76g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 6.76g 2.58g N/A
Saturated fat 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Rose hips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rose hips
Rose hips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (64)

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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.