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Potato wedges vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Potato wedges and Beetroot

  • Potato wedges are richer than Beetroot in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Potato wedges covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 22% more than Beetroot.
  • Potato wedges have 45 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Beetroot. Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Beetroot has 0.032g.
  • Potato wedges are lower in Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 Phosphorus +117.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Zinc - 0.35
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.2%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Zinc - 0.35

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 C +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +422.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +67.7%
Contains more Fats +1194.1%
Contains more Carbs +166.7%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Water +28.2%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +67.7%
Contains more Fats +1194.1%
Contains more Carbs +166.7%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Water +28.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4434.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4434.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 6.76g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 1.61g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.17g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 9.56g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 43kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g 6.76g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 15mg 16mg Beetroot
Iron 0.7mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 87mg 40mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 325mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 78mg Potato wedges
Zinc 0.37mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.075mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 11.2mg 4.9mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.031mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.04mg
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.334mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.067mg Potato wedges
Folate 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.032g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.06g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.523g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.