Horseradish vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Horseradish and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
horseradish
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in horseradish and beets:
- Both beets and horseradish are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Beet has more thiamin.
- Horseradish is a great source of calcium.
- Horseradish is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beets and horseradish contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and horseradish has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, horseradish is similar to beets for protein, carbs and fat. Horseradish has a macronutrient ratio of 14:86:0 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Horseradish | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 86% | 83% |
| Fat | ~ | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beets and horseradish contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in beets and horseradish are both made of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both beets and horseradish are high in dietary fiber. Horseradish has 18% more dietary fiber than beet - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and horseradish has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beets and horseradish contain similar amounts of sugar - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and horseradish has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Beets and horseradish contain similar amounts of protein - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and horseradish are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Horseradish is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 408% more Vitamin C than beet - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and horseradish has 24.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Beets and horseradish contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and horseradish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beets and horseradish contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beets and horseradish contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beet has more thiamin. Both horseradish and beets contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Horseradish | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.024 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.093 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 57 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Horseradish is a great source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than beet - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Beets and horseradish contain similar amounts of iron - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both beets and horseradish are high in potassium. Beet has 32% more potassium than horseradish - beet has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both horseradish and beets contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Horseradish | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 20 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, horseradish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.
| Horseradish | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.053 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.053 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, horseradish has more linoleic acid than beet per 100 grams.
| Horseradish | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.285 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.285 G | 0.055 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Beets (Beets, raw) .
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FAQ
Does beets or horseradish contain more calories in 100 grams?Beets and horseradish contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories in 100g and horseradish has 48 calories.
Does beets or horseradish have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beets and horseradish contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates. the carbs in beets and horseradish are both made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does beets or horseradish contain more potassium?
Both beets and horseradish are high in potassium. Beet has 30% more potassium than horseradish - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.