Beetroot vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are beetroot and taro different?
- Beetroot is richer in folate, while taro is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin E, copper, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and fiber.
- Beetroot covers your daily need for folate, 22% more than taro.
Beets, raw and Taro, raw types were used 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 | +43.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +168.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +81.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +395.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +206.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +322.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +188.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
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Protein
~1.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.3% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 109µg | 22µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.283mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 2.38mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.172mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 591mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 26.46g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 84mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.095mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 4.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.303mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 112kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Choline | 6mg | 17.3mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.383mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 4.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.034mg | 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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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)