Kiwi vs. Beets

Nutrition comparison of Kiwi and Beets


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of kiwi versus beets (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kiwi and beets:

  • Both kiwi and beets are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Beet has more folate.
  • Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of kiwi and beets is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Kiwi and beets contain similar amounts of calories - kiwi has 61 calories per 100 grams and beet has 43 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, kiwi is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to beets for fat. Kiwi has a macronutrient ratio of 7:87:7 and for beets, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Kiwi Beets
Protein 7% 14%
Carbohydrates 87% 82%
Fat 7% 4%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Kiwi and beets contain similar amounts of carbs - kiwi has 14.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both kiwi and beets are high in dietary fiber. Kiwi has a little more dietary fiber (7%) than beet by weight - kiwi has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Kiwi and beets contain similar amounts of sugar - kiwi has 9g of sugar per 100 grams and beet has 6.8g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Kiwi and beets contain similar amounts of protein - kiwi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and beet has 1.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both kiwi and beets are low in saturated fat - kiwi has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beet has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 17 times more Vitamin C than beet - kiwi has 92.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Kiwi and beets contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kiwi has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beet has 2ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Kiwi has 35 times more Vitamin E than beet - kiwi has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Kiwi has 200 times more Vitamin K than beet - kiwi has 40.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Beet has more folate. Both kiwi and beets contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Kiwi Beets
Thiamin 0.027 MG 0.031 MG
Riboflavin 0.025 MG 0.04 MG
Niacin 0.341 MG 0.334 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.183 MG 0.155 MG
Vitamin B6 0.063 MG 0.067 MG
Folate 25 UG 109 UG

Minerals

calcium

Kiwi has 113% more calcium than beet - kiwi has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and beet has 16mg of calcium.

iron

Beet has 158% more iron than kiwi - kiwi has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and beet has 0.8mg of iron.

potassium

Both kiwi and beets are high in potassium. Kiwi is very similar to kiwi for potassium - kiwi has 312mg of potassium per 100 grams and beet has 325mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, both kiwi and beets contain significant amounts of luteolin.

Kiwi Beets
luteolin 0.74 mg 0.37 mg
kaempferol 1.03 mg ~
Quercetin 0.04 mg 0.13 mg

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,

Kiwi Beets
beta-carotene 52 UG 20 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 122 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, kiwi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.

Kiwi Beets
alpha linoleic acid 0.042 G 0.005 G
Total 0.042 G 0.005 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kiwi has more linoleic acid than beet per 100 grams.

Kiwi Beets
linoleic acid 0.246 G 0.055 G
Total 0.246 G 0.055 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Kiwi or Beets .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) and Beets (Beets, raw) .

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FAQ

Does kiwi or beets contain more calories in 100 grams?
Kiwi and beets contain similar amounts of calories - kiwi has 61 calories in 100g and beet has 43 calories.

Does kiwi or beets have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kiwi and beets contain similar amounts of carbs - kiwi has 14.7g of carbs for 100g and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates.

Does kiwi or beets contain more potassium?
Both kiwi and beets are high in potassium. Kiwi is very similar to kiwi for potassium - kiwi has 312mg of potassium in 100 grams and beet has 325mg of potassium.

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