Garden rhubarb vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between garden rhubarb and beetroot?
- Garden rhubarb is higher in vitamin K and calcium, yet beetroot is higher in folate, iron, copper, and manganese.
- Beetroot's daily need coverage for folate is 26% more.
- Garden rhubarb has 147 times more vitamin K than beetroot. While garden rhubarb has 29.3µg of vitamin K, beetroot has only 0.2µg.
- The amount of sugar in garden rhubarb is lower.
- The glycemic index of garden rhubarb is lower.
We used Rhubarb, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +437.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +263.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +257.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +250% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67.9% |
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 | +63.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1457.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.54 g
Water:
93.61 g
Other:
0.75 g
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +110.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44% |
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Water
~87.58g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.099 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 7µg | 109µg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 29.3µg | 0.2µg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.22mg | 0.8mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.196mg | 0.329mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 40mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024mg | 0.067mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 4.9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 78mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.54g | 9.56g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 1.61g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.085mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calories | 21kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 325mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.74g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.1g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.099g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
11%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden rhubarb is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden rhubarb is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
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)
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.