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Corned beef vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Corned beef and Beetroot?

  • Corned beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Beetroot is higher in Folate, and Manganese.
  • Corned beef's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 68% more.

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Beets, raw types in this article.

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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 Iron +132.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Zinc +1208.6%
Contains more Copper +105.3%
Contains more Selenium +4585.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +124.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Manganese +1395.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Iron +132.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.5%
Contains more Zinc +1208.6%
Contains more Copper +105.3%
Contains more Selenium +4585.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +124.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Manganese +1395.5%

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 E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +807.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +1716.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +807.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +650%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.2%
Contains more Folate +1716.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1028.6%
Contains more Fats +11064.7%
Contains more Other +139.8%
Contains more Carbs +1934%
Contains more Water +46.5%
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +1028.6%
Contains more Fats +11064.7%
Contains more Other +139.8%
Contains more Carbs +1934%
Contains more Water +46.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28712.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1016.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28712.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1016.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 18.17g 1.61g Corned beef
Fats 18.98g 0.17g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 251kcal 43kcal Corned beef
Sugar 0g 6.76g Corned beef
Fiber 0g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 8mg 16mg Beetroot
Iron 1.86mg 0.8mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 125mg 40mg Corned beef
Potassium 145mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 973mg 78mg Beetroot
Zinc 4.58mg 0.35mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.075mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 32.8µg 0.7µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.04mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.04mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.334mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.155mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.067mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 0µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.2µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.019mg Corned beef
Threonine 0.726mg 0.047mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.827mg 0.048mg Corned beef
Leucine 1.445mg 0.068mg Corned beef
Lysine 1.536mg 0.058mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.473mg 0.018mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 0.046mg Corned beef
Valine 0.901mg 0.056mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.58mg 0.021mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 98mg 0mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 6.34g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 0.032g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.06g Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 895mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.313g)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.