Beets vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Beets and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beets
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beets and pickles:
- Beet has more folate.
- Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Beet is an excellent source of potassium.
- Pickle has 5.3 times less sugar than beet.
- Pickle has 72% less calories than beet.
- Pickle has 75% less carbohydrates than beet.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beets (Beets, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 72% less calories than beet - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and beet has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beets is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to pickles for protein. Beets has a macronutrient ratio of 14:83:3 and for pickles, 14:66:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beets | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 66% |
| Fat | 3% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickle has 75% less carbohydrates than beet - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beets comprise of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 180% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickle has 5.3 times less sugar than beet - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and beet has 6.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and beets contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and beet has 1.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and beets are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beet has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Beet has 113% more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickles and beets contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beet has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and beets contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and beets contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beet has more folate. Both beets and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beets | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.334 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 109 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 256% more calcium than beet - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and beet has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Beet has 208% more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and beet has 0.8mg of iron.
potassium
Beet is an excellent source of potassium and it has 178% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and beet has 325mg 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,
| Beets | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 20 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.
| Beets | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beets and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beets | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.055 G | 0.052 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or beets contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 70% less calories than beet - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and beet has 43 calories.
Does pickles or beets have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickle has 80% fewer carbohydrates than beet - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and beet has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in beets comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.
Does pickles or beets contain more potassium?
Beet is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and beet has 325mg of potassium.