Baguette vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and beets:
- Both beets and baguette are high in dietary fiber.
- Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Baguette is a great source of calcium and protein.
- Baguette is an excellent source of iron.
- Beet is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baguette is high in calories and beet has 84% less calories than baguette - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and baguette has 272 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baguette is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to beets for protein. Baguette has a macronutrient ratio of 16:76:8 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baguette | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 83% |
| Fat | 8% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baguette is high in carbohydrates and beet has 82% less carbohydrates than baguette - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in beets are made of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in baguette comprise of 87% starch, 9% sugar and 4% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both beets and baguette are high in dietary fiber. Beet has 27% more dietary fiber than baguette - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beets and baguette contain similar amounts of sugar - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and baguette has 4.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baguette is a great source of protein and it has 568% more protein than beet - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and baguette has 10.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and baguette are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both baguette and beets are low in trans fat - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and beet does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Beet has more Vitamin C than baguette - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beets and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beets and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beets and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Baguette has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both baguette and beets contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baguette | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 123 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baguette is a great source of calcium and it has 225% more calcium than beet - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and baguette has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Baguette is an excellent source of iron and it has 389% more iron than beet - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.
potassium
Beet is an excellent source of potassium and it has 178% more potassium than baguette - beet has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and baguette has 117mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, baguette has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.064 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 0.064 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baguette has more linoleic acid than beet per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.791 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.
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FAQ
Does beets or baguette contain more calories in 100 grams?Baguette is high in calories and beet has 80% less calories than baguette - beet has 43 calories in 100g and baguette has 272 calories.
Does beets or baguette have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baguette is high in carbohydrates and beet has 80% fewer carbohydrates than baguette - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and baguette has 51.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in beets are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in baguette comprise of 90% starch, 10% sugar and 0% dietary fiber.
Does beets or baguette contain more iron?
Baguette is an abundant source of iron and it has 390% more iron than beet - beet has 0.8mg of iron in 100 grams and baguette has 3.9mg of iron.
Does beets or baguette contain more potassium?
Beet is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than baguette - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and baguette has 117mg of potassium.