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Broth vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between broth and beetroot

  • Broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12, while beetroot is higher in folate.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1035% more than beetroot.
  • Beetroot is lower in sodium.
  • Beetroot has a higher glycemic index (64) than broth (45).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +143.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1068.8%
Contains more IronIron +28.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +315%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3900%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.3%
~equal in Potassium ~325mg

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.
Broth
8
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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +636.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +287.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1810%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +240.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
4
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +934.8%
Contains more FatsFats +8064.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.4%
Contains more OtherOther +4453.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3758.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7366.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Beetroot DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 78mg 1035%
Selenium 28µg 0.7µg 50%
Protein 16.66g 1.61g 30%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.04mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.06g 29%
Fats 13.88g 0.17g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 6mg 20%
Folate 32µg 109µg 19%
Phosphorus 166mg 40mg 18%
Calcium 187mg 16mg 17%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.027g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.334mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.032g 13%
Calories 267kcal 43kcal 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.155mg 9%
Copper 0mg 0.075mg 8%
Magnesium 56mg 23mg 8%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.329mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.031mg 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 4.9mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.067mg 3%
Iron 1.03mg 0.8mg 3%
Carbs 18.01g 9.56g 3%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.35mg 2%
Net carbs 18.01g 6.76g N/A
Potassium 309mg 325mg 0%
Sugar 17.36g 6.76g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Beetroot
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
28%
Broth
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 23797mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.403g)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/nutrients
  2. 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.