Nopales vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between nopales and beetroot
- Nopales have more calcium, vitamin A, magnesium, and manganese, while beetroot has more folate.
- Beetroot covers your daily need for folate, 27% more than nopales.
- Nopales contain 14 times more vitamin A than beetroot. While nopales contain 457IU of vitamin A, beetroot contains only 33IU.
- The amount of sugar in nopales is lower.
- Nopales have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nopales is 7, while the glycemic index of beetroot is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nopales, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +925% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
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 | +89.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +158.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3533.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +187.1% |
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Water
~87.58g
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~1.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +77.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20% |
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 vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 3µg | 109µg | 27% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 52mg | 23mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.457mg | 0.329mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9.3mg | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.59mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.33g | 9.56g | 2% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 325mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 78mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.32g | 1.61g | 1% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.13g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.15g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.41mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.016g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Choline | 7.3mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.049mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.059mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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?
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nopales is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)