Carrot vs. Beets, cooked, boiled, drained — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between carrot and beets, cooked, boiled, drained
- Carrot has more vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin B6; however, beets, cooked, boiled, drained is higher in folate, manganese, and iron.
- Carrot covers your daily vitamin A needs 93% more than beets, cooked, boiled, drained.
- Beets, cooked, boiled, drained contains 418 times less Vitamin A than carrot. Carrot contains 835µg of Vitamin A, while beets, cooked, boiled, drained contains 2µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Carrots, raw and Beets, cooked, boiled, drained.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.4% |
| 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% |
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 | +63.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +47631.4% |
| 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% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +321.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
9.96 g
Water:
87.06 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~9.96g
~equal in
Water
~87.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +150% |
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 Sodium |
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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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| Calories | 41kcal | 44kcal |
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| Protein | 0.93g | 1.68g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 0.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 3.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.78g | 7.96g |
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| Carbs | 9.58g | 9.96g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 320mg | 305mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.79mg |
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| Sugar | 4.74g | 7.96g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.074mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.35mg |
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| Starch | 1.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 38mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 77mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 35IU |
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.326mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.331mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 80µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg | 6.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.035g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.064g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.049mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.05mg |
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| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.071mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.06mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.019mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.048mg |
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| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.059mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.022mg |
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| Fructose | 0.55g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs 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
91%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
18%
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)