Beetroot
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Red beetroot, boiled and peeled, values for the cooked root.
Beetroot is a sweet red root vegetable eaten boiled or roasted in salads, borscht and side dishes. A 100 g portion has about 44 kcal and 10 g of carbohydrate, most of it sugars, with 2 g of fiber, about a fifth of the daily value of folate and some manganese and potassium. Beets are usually boiled whole in their skin for 40 to 60 minutes and peeled afterwards, which keeps the color in the root.
Nutrition values are for the cooked product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.7g | 3.0% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.3% |
| Carbs | 10g | 3.3% |
| Simple Sugars | 3.5g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 4.5g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 2g | 8.0% |
| Water | 87g | 3.5% |
| Calories | 44 | 2.0% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.03 | g | 0.1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.04 | g | 0.2% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.06 | g | 0.5% |
| Omega-3 | 0.018 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.042 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 3.6 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.04 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.7 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 2 | mcg | 0.2% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.027 | mg | 2.3% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.04 | mg | 3.1% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.33 | mg | 2.1% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.067 | mg | 3.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 80 | mcg | 20.0% |
| vitamin C | 3.6 | mg | 4.0% |
| vitamin E | 0.04 | mg | 0.3% |
| vitamin K | 0.2 | mcg | 0.2% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 16 | mg | 1.6% |
| iron | 0.79 | mg | 4.4% |
| magnesium | 23 | mg | 5.8% |
| phosphorus | 38 | mg | 5.4% |
| potassium | 305 | mg | 11.7% |
| sodium | 77 | mg | 3.3% |
| zinc | 0.35 | mg | 3.2% |
| copper | 0.074 | mg | 8.2% |
| manganese | 0.326 | mg | 14.2% |
| selenium | 0.7 | mcg | 1.3% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 22 | mg | 3.1% | 61% |
| Isoleucine | 50 | mg | 3.6% | 74% |
| Leucine limiting | 71 | mg | 2.6% | 51% |
| Lysine | 60 | mg | 2.9% | 55% |
| Methionine | 39 | mg | 3.7% | 75% |
| Phenylalanine | 88 | mg | 5.0% | 95% |
| Threonine | 49 | mg | 4.7% | 86% |
| Tryptophan | 20 | mg | 7.1% | 134% |
| Valine | 59 | mg | 3.2% | 65% |
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