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Beetroot vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beetroot and rosemary

  • The amount of iron, vitamin A, fiber, calcium, manganese, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and magnesium in rosemary is higher than in beetroot.
  • Rosemary covers your daily need for iron, 73% more than beetroot.
  • The amount of saturated fat in beetroot is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beets, raw and Rosemary, fresh.

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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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +295.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1881.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.5%
Contains more IronIron +731.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +301.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191.8%

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.
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 73% 49% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +344.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +418.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +401.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~109µg

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
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +29.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3347.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +116.5%
Contains more OtherOther +118.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
58% 24% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.901 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3525%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1401.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Rosemary DV% diff.
Iron 0.8mg 6.65mg 73%
Fiber 2.8g 14.1g 45%
Calcium 16mg 317mg 30%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.96mg 27%
Copper 0.075mg 0.301mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.336mg 21%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 21.8mg 19%
Vitamin A 2µg 146µg 16%
Magnesium 23mg 91mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.027g 2.838g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.804mg 13%
Potassium 325mg 668mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.152mg 9%
Fats 0.17g 5.86g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.901g 6%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.93mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.912mg 4%
Calories 43kcal 131kcal 4%
Phosphorus 40mg 66mg 4%
Carbs 9.56g 20.7g 4%
Protein 1.61g 3.31g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 1.16g 3%
Sodium 78mg 26mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Choline 6mg 1%
Net carbs 6.76g 6.6g N/A
Sugar 6.76g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.036mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Folate 109µg 109µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.136mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0.249mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0.143mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0.165mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0.066mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Rosemary
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
30%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rosemary
Rosemary contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.