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Beetroot vs. Succotash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beetroot and Succotash

  • Beetroot has more Folate, however, Succotash is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium.
  • Beetroot covers your daily Folate needs 17% more than Succotash.

Food varieties used in this article are Beets, raw and Succotash, (corn and limas), 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 Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +108.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Copper +148%
Contains more Manganese +109.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 69% 35% 49% 33% 1% 17% 62% 90% 4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +108.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +182.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +74.3%
Contains more Copper +148%
Contains more Manganese +109.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +784.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +571%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 51% 53% 19% 30% 8% 30% 30% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +784.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +571%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +375.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Protein +212.4%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +104.9%
Contains more Other +16.7%
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
5% 20% 73%
Protein: 5.03 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 73.1 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Protein +212.4%
Contains more Fats +500%
Contains more Carbs +104.9%
Contains more Other +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +715%
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
22% 23% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.19 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.198 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.489 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +518.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +715%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Succotash Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 15.79g Succotash
Protein 1.61g 5.03g Succotash
Fats 0.17g 1.02g Succotash
Carbs 9.56g 19.59g Succotash
Calories 43kcal 99kcal Succotash
Sugar 6.76g Succotash
Fiber 2.8g 3.8g Succotash
Calcium 16mg 18mg Succotash
Iron 0.8mg 1.83mg Succotash
Magnesium 23mg 48mg Succotash
Phosphorus 40mg 113mg Succotash
Potassium 325mg 369mg Succotash
Sodium 78mg 4mg Succotash
Zinc 0.35mg 0.61mg Succotash
Copper 0.075mg 0.186mg Succotash
Manganese 0.329mg 0.688mg Succotash
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 33IU 292IU Succotash
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 15µg Succotash
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 15.1mg Succotash
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.208mg Succotash
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.082mg Succotash
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 1.587mg Succotash
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.128mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.13mg Succotash
Folate 109µg 40µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.056mg Succotash
Threonine 0.047mg 0.209mg Succotash
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.284mg Succotash
Leucine 0.068mg 0.443mg Succotash
Lysine 0.058mg 0.295mg Succotash
Methionine 0.018mg 0.068mg Succotash
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.243mg Succotash
Valine 0.056mg 0.306mg Succotash
Histidine 0.021mg 0.16mg Succotash
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.19g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.198g Succotash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0.489g Succotash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beetroot Succotash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Succotash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
36%
Succotash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Succotash
Succotash contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Succotash
Succotash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Succotash
Succotash is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Succotash
Succotash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Succotash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169300/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.