Beetroot vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beetroot and shark raw
- Beetroot has more folate, manganese, and fiber; however, shark raw is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Shark raw covers your daily selenium needs 65% more than beetroot.
- The glycemic index of beetroot is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Beets, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +103.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2093.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +425% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5114.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +779.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +348.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +497% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +983.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1203.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2552.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5550% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1891.7% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 36.5µg | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.49µg | 62% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 20.98g | 39% |
| Folate | 109µg | 3µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.4mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 210mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 51mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 2.938mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.015mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.695mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Choline | 6mg | 65mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 1.195g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 4.51g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 49mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.033mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 160mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.925g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 1.808g | 4% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 130kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 0g | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 78mg | 79mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 1.081mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.316g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.527g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.109g | 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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.898g)