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Cardoon vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cardoon and Beetroot

  • Cardoon has more Copper, and Calcium, however, Beetroot is richer in Folate.
  • Cardoon's daily need coverage for Copper is 17% more.
  • Cardoon contains 4 times more Calcium than Beetroot. Cardoon contains 70mg of Calcium, while Beetroot contains 16mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cardoon, 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 Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Copper +208%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Magnesium +82.6%
Contains more Potassium +23.1%
Contains more Copper +208%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -54.1%
Contains more Zinc +105.9%
Contains more Manganese +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +60.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +145%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +60.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +130%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +134.9%
Equal in Water - 87.58
Equal in Other - 1.08
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 Protein +130%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +134.9%
Equal in Water - 87.58
Equal in Other - 1.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.3%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 0.7g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Beetroot
Carbs 4.07g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 17kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 70mg 16mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 42mg 23mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 400mg 325mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 78mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.17mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Copper 0.231mg 0.075mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 2mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.334mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.155mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.067mg Cardoon
Folate 68µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.027g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardoon Beetroot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Cardoon
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.