Beetroot vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beetroot and sherbet?
- Beetroot is higher in folate, manganese, iron, potassium, fiber, and copper, yet sherbet is higher in vitamin B12.
- Beetroot's daily need coverage for folate is 26% more.
- Beetroot has 30 times more manganese than sherbet. While beetroot has 0.329mg of manganese, sherbet has only 0.011mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in beetroot is lower.
We used Beets, raw and Sherbet, orange 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +471.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +167.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2890.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +237.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
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 | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +430.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2625% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +170% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1076.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +218% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1556.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.3% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 109µg | 4µg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.011mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.14mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 96mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 30.4g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.13µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 1.16g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.028mg | 5% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 144kcal | 5% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.023mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 46mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.224mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.53g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 29.1g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 24.32g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 40mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6mg | 7.7mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.08g | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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