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Beetroot vs. V8 juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beetroot and V8 juice different?

  • Beetroot is richer in Fiber, and Iron, while V8 juice is higher in Vitamin C.
  • V8 juice covers your daily need of Vitamin C 27% more than Beetroot.
  • Beetroot contains 4 times more Fiber than V8 juice. Beetroot contains 2.8g of Fiber, while V8 juice contains 0.8g.
  • V8 juice is lower in Sugar.

Beets, raw and CAMPBELL'S, V8 100% Vegetable Juice 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 Iron +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Equal in Calcium - 16
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 5% 12% 0% 0% 18% 23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Equal in Calcium - 16

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2393.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +504.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 4% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 50% 0% 0% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2393.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +504.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +132%
Equal in Water - 93.9
Equal in Other - 1.16
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 4.12 g
Water: 93.9 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Protein +96.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +132%
Equal in Water - 93.9
Equal in Other - 1.16

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beetroot V8 juice
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot V8 juice Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 3.32g Beetroot
Protein 1.61g 0.82g Beetroot
Fats 0.17g 0g Beetroot
Carbs 9.56g 4.12g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 21kcal Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g 3.29g V8 juice
Fiber 2.8g 0.8g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Iron 0.8mg 0.3mg Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 325mg 193mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 173mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 33IU 823IU V8 juice
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 29.6mg V8 juice
Vitamin B1 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.334mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 109µg Beetroot
Choline 6mg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0g V8 juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 0g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beetroot V8 juice
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
11%
V8 juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
6%
V8 juice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
V8 juice
V8 juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
V8 juice
V8 juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
V8 juice
V8 juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
V8 juice
V8 juice is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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

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.