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Cocoa bean vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cocoa bean and Beetroot?

  • Beetroot has less Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Cocoa bean.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 392% higher.
  • Cocoa bean has 287 times more Saturated Fat than Beetroot. Cocoa bean has 7.76g of Saturated Fat, while Beetroot has 0.027g.

We used Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali and Beets, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
10
:
0
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Calcium +593.8%
Contains more Iron +1840%
Contains more Magnesium +1969.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1720%
Contains more Potassium +672%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +1720%
Contains more Copper +4709.3%
Contains more Manganese +1035.9%
Contains more Selenium +1785.7%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Beetroot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Calcium +593.8%
Contains more Iron +1840%
Contains more Magnesium +1969.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1720%
Contains more Potassium +672%
Contains less Sodium -75.6%
Contains more Zinc +1720%
Contains more Copper +4709.3%
Contains more Manganese +1035.9%
Contains more Selenium +1785.7%

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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
7
:
3
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +618.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +240.6%
Cocoa bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Beetroot
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 E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +618.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +240.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
4
:
1
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Protein +1024.2%
Contains more Fats +7605.9%
Contains more Carbs +509.8%
Contains more Other +622.2%
Contains more Water +3143.7%
Cocoa bean
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Beetroot
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 +1024.2%
Contains more Fats +7605.9%
Contains more Carbs +509.8%
Contains more Other +622.2%
Contains more Water +3143.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
2
:
1
Beetroot
Beetroot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13618.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Beetroot
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13618.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 6.76g Cocoa bean
Protein 18.1g 1.61g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 0.17g Cocoa bean
Carbs 58.3g 9.56g Cocoa bean
Calories 220kcal 43kcal Cocoa bean
Sugar 1.76g 6.76g Cocoa bean
Fiber 29.8g 2.8g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 16mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 0.8mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 23mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 40mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 325mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 78mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 6.37mg 0.35mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.075mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 0.329mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 0.7µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.04mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.031mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.04mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.334mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.155mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.067mg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.2µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.019mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg 0.047mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.048mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg 0.068mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg 0.058mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg 0.018mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.046mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg 0.056mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg 0.021mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 0.032g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.06g Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean 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
21%
Cocoa bean
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.733g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.