White bread vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are white bread and beetroot different?
- White bread has more vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B5 than beetroot.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for white bread is 42% higher.
- White bread contains 31 times more selenium than beetroot. While white bread contains 22µg of selenium, beetroot contains only 0.7µg.
- Beetroot has less sodium.
Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Beets, raw are the varieties used 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 | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +351.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +111.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +145% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3042.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +157.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1619.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +507.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1331.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +245.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +143.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +449.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1858.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +416.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +140.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 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 | +1771.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2570% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.031mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 0.7µg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 0.8mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 0.334mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 78mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.04mg | 16% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Protein | 8.85g | 1.61g | 14% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 9.56g | 13% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 16mg | 13% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 43kcal | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 0.06g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.329mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.155mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 40mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 325mg | 6% |
| Fats | 3.33g | 0.17g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.35mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 0.027g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.067mg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Folate | 111µg | 109µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 6.76g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 2.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | 0g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
33%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.671g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)