Beets Nutrition facts
Beets
Beets are highly nutritious and “cardiovascular health” friendly root vegetables. Certain unique pigment antioxidants in this root and its top greens have been found to offer protection against coronary artery disease and stroke, lower cholesterol levels within the body, and have anti-aging effects.
Botanically, this tuberous root vegetable belongs to the Amaranthaceae family, in the beta genus. Its scientific name is Beta vulgaris. Swiss chard is another member of the beta genus grown for its edible leaves.
Similar Food
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Acorn squash 40 Cal -
Amaranth greens 23 Cal -
Artichoke 47 Cal -
Arugula 25 Cal -
Asparagus 20 Cal
Source of Calorie
43
Calories
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Carbs9.56 g 83%
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Protein1.61 g 14%
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Fat0.17 g 3%
How long to burn off 43 Calories?
*Approximate base minutes for a 25-year-old, 65 kg adult at moderate intensity.
Swimming
7
min
Jogging
6
min
Cycling
6
min
Walking
11
min
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 43 cal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.56 g | 7% |
| Protein | 1.61 g | 1% |
| Total Fat | 0.17 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.80 g | 7% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 109 µg | 27% |
| Niacin | 0.334 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 mg | 3% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.067 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.057 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin | 0.031 mg | 2.5% |
| Vitamin A | 33 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 78 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 325 mg | 7% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1.5% |
| Copper | 0.075 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.80 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.329 mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.35 mg | 3% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 20 µg | -- |
| Betaine | 128.7 mg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 0 µg | -- |