Beets, cooked, boiled, drained vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between beets, cooked, boiled, drained and carrots
- Beets, cooked, boiled, drained has more folate, manganese, and iron; however, carrots are higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
- Carrots cover your daily vitamin A needs 93% more than beets, cooked, boiled, drained.
- Carrots contain 4 times less folate than beets, cooked, boiled, drained. Beets, cooked, boiled, drained contains 80µg of folate, while carrots contain 19µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Beets, cooked, boiled, drained and Carrots, raw.
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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 | +91.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +128% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.4% |
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 FolateFolate | +321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +41650% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +197% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +6500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
9.96 g
Water:
87.06 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~9.58g
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Water
~88.29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 835µg | 93% |
| Folate | 80µg | 19µg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 13.2µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.326mg | 0.143mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 0.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.138mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.66mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.331mg | 0.983mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.145mg | 0.273mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.045mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 5.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.68g | 0.93g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 41kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Carbs | 9.96g | 9.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.96g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Potassium | 305mg | 320mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.96g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 69mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 8.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.117g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.06mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.019mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.048mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.022mg | 0.04mg | 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
10%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beets, cooked, boiled, drained is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beets, cooked, boiled, drained is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Beets, cooked, boiled, drained is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beets, cooked, boiled, drained is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)