Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Beetroot vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between beetroot and sweet roll?

  • Beetroot is richer in folate, yet sweet roll is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Sweet roll's daily need coverage for selenium is 30% higher.
  • Beetroot has 2 times more folate than sweet roll. Beetroot has 109µg of folate, while sweet roll has 72µg.
  • Beetroot contains less sodium.
  • Sweet roll has a lower glycemic index than beetroot.

We used Beets, raw and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins types in this comparison.

Infographic

Beetroot vs Sweet roll infographic
Infographic link

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 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +192.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2328.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.3mg

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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +145%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4875%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +945.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +613.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +588.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +253.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.1%
Contains more FatsFats +9547.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +432.4%
Contains more OtherOther +57.4%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14890.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12355%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Sweet roll DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 7.473g 49%
Selenium 0.7µg 17µg 30%
Fats 0.17g 16.4g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.324mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.265mg 17%
Calories 43kcal 372kcal 16%
Saturated fat 0.027g 3.079g 14%
Carbs 9.56g 50.9g 14%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 2.384mg 13%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 1.99mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 4.797g 12%
Iron 0.8mg 1.6mg 10%
Sodium 78mg 304mg 10%
Folate 109µg 72µg 9%
Protein 1.61g 6.2g 9%
Vitamin A 2µg 62µg 7%
Potassium 325mg 111mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Calcium 16mg 72mg 6%
Choline 6mg 41.3mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.406mg 5%
Phosphorus 40mg 76mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 2mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.107mg 3%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.59mg 2%
Fiber 2.8g 2.4g 2%
Magnesium 23mg 17mg 1%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.3mg 1%
Copper 0.075mg 0.088mg 1%
Net carbs 6.76g 48.5g N/A
Sugar 6.76g 31.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.074mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.259mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0.458mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0.243mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.052g)

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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.