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Beetroot vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beetroot and Turkey meat?

  • Beetroot is richer in Folate, yet Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 58% higher.
  • Beetroot has 12 times more Folate than Turkey meat. Beetroot has 109µg of Folate, while Turkey meat has 9µg.

We used Beets, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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.
Beetroot
Beetroot
4
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6
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Manganese +2250%
Contains more Iron +36.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +457.5%
Contains more Zinc +608.6%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Selenium +4157.1%
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Manganese +2250%
Contains more Iron +36.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +457.5%
Contains more Zinc +608.6%
Contains more Copper +24%
Contains more Selenium +4157.1%

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.
Beetroot
Beetroot
3
:
9
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +602.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2766.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +511.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +819.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Beetroot
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%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +602.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2766.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +511.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +819.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beetroot
Beetroot
3
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains more Carbs +15833.3%
Contains more Water +37.9%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Protein +1673.3%
Contains more Fats +4247.1%
Beetroot
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +15833.3%
Contains more Water +37.9%
Contains more Other +125%
Contains more Protein +1673.3%
Contains more Fats +4247.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beetroot
Beetroot
1
:
2
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8171.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3431.7%
Beetroot
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8171.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3431.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 0.06g Beetroot
Protein 1.61g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 0.17g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 9.56g 0.06g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Sugar 6.76g 0g Turkey meat
Fiber 2.8g 0g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 14mg Beetroot
Iron 0.8mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 23mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 40mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 325mg 239mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 103mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.35mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.075mg 0.093mg Turkey meat
Manganese 0.329mg 0.014mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 33IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.045mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 109µg 9µg Beetroot
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.047mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 0.068mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 0.058mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.018mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.056mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.021mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg Beetroot
Trans Fat 0g 0.101g Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 2.155g Beetroot
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.128g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.