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White chocolate vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between white chocolate and beetroot?

  • White chocolate is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin K, yet beetroot is higher in folate, manganese, and fiber.
  • White chocolate's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 97% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in beetroot is lower.
  • The glycemic index of white chocolate is lower.

We used Candies, white chocolate 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1143.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +340%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +542.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.6%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4012.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4450%
Contains more CholineCholine +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +880%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1457.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 ProteinProtein +264.6%
Contains more FatsFats +18776.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +519.7%
Contains more OtherOther +38.9%
Contains more WaterWater +6636.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
23% 27% 50%
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 +28328.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1588.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Beetroot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.412g 0.027g 88%
Fats 32.09g 0.17g 49%
Folate 7µg 109µg 26%
Calories 539kcal 43kcal 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.097g 0.032g 23%
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg 23%
Phosphorus 176mg 40mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.04mg 19%
Calcium 199mg 16mg 18%
Carbs 59.24g 9.56g 17%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.329mg 14%
Fiber 0.2g 2.8g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.155mg 9%
Protein 5.87g 1.61g 9%
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg 7%
Iron 0.24mg 0.8mg 7%
Vitamin K 9.1µg 0.2µg 7%
Selenium 4.5µg 0.7µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.06g 6%
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.04mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4.9mg 5%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.35mg 4%
Choline 29.5mg 6mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.031mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.334mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Copper 0.06mg 0.075mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.067mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 2µg 1%
Sodium 90mg 78mg 1%
Potassium 286mg 325mg 1%
Net carbs 59.04g 6.76g N/A
Sugar 59g 6.76g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
White chocolate Beetroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
White chocolate
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.385g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.