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Beetroot vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beetroot and white chocolate?

  • Beetroot is higher in folate, manganese, and fiber, yet white chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin K.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 97% more.
  • Beetroot has 41 times more manganese than white chocolate. While beetroot has 0.329mg of manganese, white chocolate has only 0.008mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in beetroot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of white chocolate is lower.

We used Beets, raw and Candies, white chocolate 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.
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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4012.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1143.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +340%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +542.9%

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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +880%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1457.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4450%
Contains more CholineCholine +391.7%
~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% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +6636.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +264.6%
Contains more FatsFats +18776.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +519.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28328.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1588.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot White chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.027g 19.412g 88%
Fats 0.17g 32.09g 49%
Folate 109µg 7µg 26%
Calories 43kcal 539kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 9.097g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Phosphorus 40mg 176mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.282mg 19%
Calcium 16mg 199mg 18%
Carbs 9.56g 59.24g 17%
Manganese 0.329mg 0.008mg 14%
Fiber 2.8g 0.2g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.608mg 9%
Protein 1.61g 5.87g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Iron 0.8mg 0.24mg 7%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 9.1µg 7%
Selenium 0.7µg 4.5µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 1.013g 6%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.96mg 6%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0.5mg 5%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.74mg 4%
Choline 6mg 29.5mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.063mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.745mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Copper 0.075mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.056mg 1%
Vitamin A 2µg 9µg 1%
Sodium 78mg 90mg 1%
Potassium 325mg 286mg 1%
Net carbs 6.76g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 6.76g 59g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.048mg 0%
Leucine 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.046mg 0%
Valine 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.021mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beetroot White chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.385g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.