Beetroot vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beetroot and winter squash
- Beetroot has more folate and manganese; however, winter squash has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for winter squash is 104% higher.
- Winter squash has 5 times less folate than beetroot. Beetroot has 109µg of folate, while winter squash has 20µg.
- Winter squash is lower in sugar.
- Beetroot has a higher glycemic index than winter squash.
Food types used in this article are Beets, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt.
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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 | +76.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +93.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +445% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +95.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +67.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.9% |
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Carbs
~8.85g
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Water
~89.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.072 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 261µg | 29% |
| Folate | 109µg | 20µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.161mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.187mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 9.6mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.44mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 4.4µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.067mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 241mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.234mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 0.89g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.082mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 10.6mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.147g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.495mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 37kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 8.85g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 6.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.8g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.017mg | 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
12%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Winter squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Winter squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)