Beetroot vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beetroot and sweet potato?
- Beetroot is higher in folate, yet sweet potato is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 283% more.
- Beetroot has 10 times more folate than sweet potato. While beetroot has 109µg of folate, sweet potato has only 11µg.
- The amount of sugar in sweet potato is lower.
We used Beets, raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared 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 IronIron | +31.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.5% |
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 | +104.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +890.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +35350% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +416.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +240% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +110.5% |
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Protein
~1.57g
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Other
~0.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +328.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 709µg | 79% |
| Folate | 109µg | 11µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.8mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.209mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.151mg | 8% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.078mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 20.12g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.258mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 86kcal | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.61mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3g | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 12.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.557mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 55mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.57g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 337mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 4.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.031mg | 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
12%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.