Potato vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Potato and Beetroot
- Potato has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, however, Beetroot is richer in Folate, and Manganese.
- Beetroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 24% more.
- Potato contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Beetroot. Potato contains 0.298mg of Vitamin B6, while Beetroot contains 0.067mg.
- Potato contains less Sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
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Phosphorus
+42.5%
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Potassium
+30.8%
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Sodium
-92.3%
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Copper
+46.7%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Zinc
+16.7%
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Manganese
+64.5%
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Selenium
+75%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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Phosphorus
+42.5%
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Potassium
+30.8%
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Sodium
-92.3%
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Copper
+46.7%
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Calcium
+33.3%
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Zinc
+16.7%
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Manganese
+64.5%
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Selenium
+75%
Equal in Iron - 0.8
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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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Vitamin C
+302%
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Vitamin B1
+161.3%
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Vitamin B3
+217.7%
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Vitamin B5
+90.3%
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Vitamin B6
+344.8%
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Vitamin K
+900%
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Vitamin A
+1550%
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Vitamin E
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+25%
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Folate
+626.7%
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Vitamin C
+302%
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Vitamin B1
+161.3%
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Vitamin B3
+217.7%
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Vitamin B5
+90.3%
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Vitamin B6
+344.8%
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Vitamin K
+900%
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Vitamin A
+1550%
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Vitamin E
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+25%
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Folate
+626.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+27.3%
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Carbs
+82.9%
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Fats
+88.9%
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Water
+10.5%
Equal in Other - 1.08
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Protein
+27.3%
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Carbs
+82.9%
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Fats
+88.9%
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+10.5%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+42.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1500%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+42.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
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 price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.39g | 6.76g |
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| Protein | 2.05g | 1.61g |
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| Fats | 0.09g | 0.17g |
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| Carbs | 17.49g | 9.56g |
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| Calories | 77kcal | 43kcal |
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| Starch | 15.29g |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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| Sugar | 0.82g | 6.76g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.8g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 40mg |
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| Potassium | 425mg | 325mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 78mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.35mg |
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| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.075mg |
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| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.329mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 33IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 4.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.155mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.067mg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 109µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.047mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.048mg |
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| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.068mg |
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| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.058mg |
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| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.046mg |
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| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.056mg |
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| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.021mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.032g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.06g |
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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
18%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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