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Nutritional Profile of Raw Beets - Care Omnia Nutrition

We got 62 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Beets.

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 25) for one nutrient:

Betaine (Amino Acids)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one additional nutrient:

Phytosterols (Other Micronutrients)

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for two nutrients.

These are

Betaine (Amino Acids)
Phytosterols (Other Micronutrients)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks decently (Top 100) for 10 additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Raw Beets

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Raw Beets

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Beets

9.6%

0.2%

1.6%

87.6%

Carbs

Fats

Protein

Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Beets

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Raw Beets

In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Carbohydrates (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference	9.6 g	2.7 g	332	1591
Fiber, total dietary	2.8 g	793.8 mg	66	222
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)	6.8 g	1.9 g	82	1027
Fatty Acids (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated	32 mg	9.1 mg	594	2809
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated	60 mg	17 mg	728	2455
Fatty Acids, total saturated	27 mg	7.7 mg	712	2780
Total Lipid (Fat)	170 mg	48.2 mg	426	1752
Saturated Fats (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Palmitic Acid (16:0)	26 mg	7.4 mg	577	2250
Stearic Acid (18:0)	1 mg	0.3 mg	346	1690
Monounsaturated Fats (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)	32 mg	9.1 mg	585	2780
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)	55 mg	15.6 mg	662	2339
Linolenic Acid (18:3)	5 mg	1.4 mg	304	951
Amino Acids (19)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Alanine	60 mg	17 mg	165	902
Arginine	42 mg	11.9 mg	213	943
Aspartic Acid	116 mg	32.9 mg	233	936
Betaine	129 mg	36.6 mg	4	19
Cystine	19 mg	5.4 mg	83	477
Glutamic Acid	428 mg	121.3 mg	118	824
Glycine	31 mg	8.8 mg	161	972
Histidine	21 mg	6 mg	125	987
Isoleucine	48 mg	13.6 mg	164	973
Leucine	68 mg	19.3 mg	202	960
Lysine	58 mg	16.4 mg	194	935
Methionine	18 mg	5.1 mg	93	932
Phenylalanine	46 mg	13 mg	163	996
Proline	42 mg	11.9 mg	157	1023
Serine	59 mg	16.7 mg	149	1008
Threonine	47 mg	13.3 mg	150	965
Tryptophan	19 mg	5.4 mg	73	446
Tyrosine	38 mg	10.8 mg	138	1000
Valine	56 mg	15.9 mg	182	988
Protein (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Protein	1.6 g	456.4 mg	357	1458
Water-soluble Vitamins (9)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Folate, DFE	109 µg	30.9 µg	62	346
Folate, food	109 µg	30.9 µg	62	180
Folate, total	109 µg	30.9 µg	62	274
Niacin	334 µg	94.7 µg	621	2199
Pantothenic Acid	155 µg	43.9 µg	270	1030
Riboflavin	40 µg	11.3 µg	243	771
Thiamin	31 µg	8.8 µg	212	853
Vitamin B6	67 µg	19 µg	293	914
Vitamin C	4.9 mg	1.4 mg	393	574
Fat-soluble Vitamins (5)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
alpha-Tocopherol	40 µg	11.3 µg	282	640
beta-Carotene	20 µg	5.7 µg	759	1146
Phylloquinone	0.2 µg	0.1 µg	659	923
Vitamin A, IU	33 IU	9.4 IU	371	1005
Vitamin A, RAE	2 µg	0.6 µg	450	711
Minerals (10)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Calcium, Ca	16 mg	4.5 mg	181	534
Copper, Cu	75 µg	21.3 µg	233	774
Iron, Fe	800 µg	226.8 µg	211	842
Magnesium, Mg	23 mg	6.5 mg	99	324
Manganese, Mn	329 µg	93.3 µg	150	706
Phosphorus, P	40 mg	11.3 mg	132	633
Potassium, K	325 mg	92.1 mg	240	573
Selenium, Se	0.7 µg	0.2 µg	97	691
Sodium, Na	78 mg	22.1 mg	374	1071
Zinc, Zn	350 µg	99.2 µg	129	892
Other Micronutrients (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Choline	6 mg	1.7 mg	341	1096
Phytosterols	25 mg	7.1 mg	4	92
Water (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Water	87.6 g	24.8 g	279	357
Other (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Ash	1.1 g	306.2 mg	142	552
Kcal (Energy)	43 kcal	12.2 kcal	179	646
KJ (Energy)	180 kj	51 kj	215	982

Figure 2. Nutritional profile of raw beets with 62 nutrient values.

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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Beets

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / Measurement	Weight in Gr	Weight in Oz
Beet (2" Dia)	82.0 g	2.9 oz
Cup	136.0 g	4.8 oz

Figure 3. Common serving sizes of raw beets

39 Similar Vegetables or Vegetable Products

Explore the nutrient content of similar vegetables and vegetable products below by clicking on their names.

Similar Vegetables and Vegetable Products 1 - 39

Click on a food to explore all of the nutrients it contains.

Beets	No of Nutrients
Boiled Beets (Drained)	60
Boiled Beets (With Salt, Drained)	60
Canned Beets (Drained Solids)	62
Canned Beets (Low Sodium, Made With Unspecified Fat)	47
Canned Beets (Low Sodium, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	47
Canned Beets (Made With Butter, Low Sodium)	47
Canned Beets (Made With Margarine, Low Sodium)	44
Canned Beets (Made With Oil, Low Sodium)	39
Canned Beets (Made Without Fat, Low Sodium)	47
Canned Beets (No Salt Added, Solids & Liquids)	60
Canned Beets (Regular Pack, Solids & Liquids)	65
Cooked Beets (From Canned, Made With Unspecified Fat)	47
Cooked Beets (From Canned, Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	47
Cooked Beets (Made With Butter, From Canned)	47
Cooked Beets (Made With Butter, Unspecified Form)	47
Cooked Beets (Made With Margarine, From Canned)	44
Cooked Beets (Made With Margarine, Unspecified Form)	44
Cooked Beets (Made With Oil, From Canned)	39
Cooked Beets (Made With Oil, Unspecified Form)	39
Cooked Beets (Made With Unspecified Fat, Unspecified Form)	47
Cooked Beets (Made Without Fat, From Canned)	37
Cooked Beets (Made Without Fat, Unspecified Form)	37
Cooked Beets (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified Form)	47
Cooked Fresh Beets (Made With Butter)	47
Cooked Fresh Beets (Made With Margarine)	44
Cooked Fresh Beets (Made With Oil)	39
Cooked Fresh Beets (Made With Unspecified Fat)	47
Cooked Fresh Beets (Made Without Fat)	37
Cooked Fresh Beets (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	47
Cooked Frozen Beets (Made With Butter)	47
Cooked Frozen Beets (Made With Margarine)	44
Cooked Frozen Beets (Made With Oil)	39
Cooked Frozen Beets (Made With Unspecified Fat)	47
Cooked Frozen Beets (Made Without Fat)	37
Cooked Frozen Beets (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	47
Pickled & Canned Beets (Solids & Liquids)	60
Pickled Beets	37
Raw Beets	37
Harvard Beets	No of Nutrients
Canned Harvard Beets (Solids & Liquids)	54

Figure 4. Similar vegetables and vegetable products 1 to 39.

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