Borage vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between borage and beetroot
- Borage has more vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium, and copper, while beetroot has more folate.
- Borage covers your daily need for vitamin A, 83% more than beetroot.
- Borage contains 7 times more vitamin C than beetroot. While borage contains 35mg of vitamin C, beetroot contains only 4.9mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Borage, raw and Beets, 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 | +126.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +481.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +312.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
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 CVitamin C | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +169.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +278% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +738.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +311.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +212.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +559.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 35mg | 4.9mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 0.8mg | 31% |
| Folate | 13µg | 109µg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 210µg | 2µg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 16mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 23mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.334mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 325mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.06g | 9.56g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 53mg | 40mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.084mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 0.027g | 1% |
| Calories | 21kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.349mg | 0.329mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 1.61g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.06g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 80mg | 78mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.211g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.109g | 0.06g | 0% |
| 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.