Garlic vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between garlic and beetroot
- Garlic has more vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, copper, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and iron; however, beetroot is higher in folate.
- Garlic covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 90% more than beetroot.
- Beetroot contains 20 times less selenium than garlic. Garlic contains 14.2µg of selenium, while beetroot contains 0.7µg.
- The glycemic index of beetroot is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Garlic, 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 CalciumCalcium | +1031.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +298.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +231.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +282.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +408.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1928.6% |
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 | +536.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +545.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +284.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1743.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +286.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +295% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +194.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +245.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +315% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +190.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.067mg | 90% |
| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.329mg | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 4.9mg | 29% |
| Folate | 3µg | 109µg | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.2µg | 0.7µg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.075mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 16mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 40mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.031mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 0.8mg | 11% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 1.61g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.155mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 33.06g | 9.56g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.35mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 43kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 325mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.334mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 30.96g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)