Beetroot
Per serving: 1 cup sliced raw beetroot (136g)
About Beetroot
Beetroot is a naturally sweet root vegetable with deep red, purple, golden or striped varieties. It may be eaten raw, roasted, boiled, pickled or blended into soups and smoothies.
One cup of sliced raw beetroot provides approximately 58 calories, 13 grams of carbohydrate and 3.8 grams of fiber. It is particularly rich in folate and also supplies manganese, potassium, Vitamin C and naturally occurring nitrate compounds.
At-a-Glance Stats
Macronutrient Breakdown
58 kcal
Total calories per 1 cup sliced raw beetroot (136g)
Protein
Builds & repairs muscle tissue
4% of typical daily value
Carbohydrates
Primary fuel source for energy
13% of typical daily value
Total Fat
Supports hormones & nutrient uptake
0% of typical daily value
Dietary Fiber
Feeds gut bacteria & aids digestion
13% of typical daily value
Calories by Serving Size
All values are approximate. Actual nutrition may vary by apple variety (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, etc.).
Key Health Benefits
- 1
Provides folate, which supports DNA synthesis and normal red-blood-cell formation.
- 2
Contains naturally occurring nitrates that the body can convert into nitric oxide.
- 3
Betalain pigments contribute antioxidant color compounds.
- 4
Fiber supports digestive health and helps moderate the glycemic impact of the serving.
Vitamins & Minerals
% Daily Value (2,000 cal diet):
≥20% High10-19% Good<10% LowExpert Tip
Roast, steam or grate beetroot and combine it with protein, legumes or leafy vegetables. Beetroot pigments can temporarily turn urine or stool pink or red in some people, which is usually harmless.
Diet Compatibility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Beetroot?›
Beetroot contains 58 calories per 1 cup sliced raw beetroot (136g). This includes 2.2g protein (8.8 kcal), 13g carbohydrates (52 kcal), and 0.2g fat (1.8 kcal).
How much protein does Beetroot have?›
Beetroot provides 2.2g of protein per 1 cup sliced raw beetroot (136g).
Is Beetroot good for weight loss?›
Fiber supports digestive health and helps moderate the glycemic impact of the serving. With 58 calories per serving, it can fit well within a calorie-controlled diet.