Beetroot is a root vegetable with excellent nutritional profile.

As per USDoA (US Department of Agriculture) data it is rich source of highly valued vitamins and minerals. In fact, it contains almost all nutrients, vitamin and protein, required by body for various biological process.

Below are the list of nutrients present in 100gm of boiled beetroot as per USDoA beetroot data…

• Calories: 44
• Protein: 1.7 gm
• Carbs: 10 gm
• Fat: 0.2 gm
• Fiber: 2 gm
• Manganese: 14% of DV
• Folate: 20% of (DV)
• Copper: 8% of DV
• Magnesium: 6% of DV
• Potassium: 7% of DV
• Vitamin C: 4% of DV
• Iron: 4% of DV
• Vitamin B6: 4% of DV

As per Check study data it is rich in folate, a vitamin types responsible for healthy growth, heart health and development.

As per an assessment study published at US National Library of Medicine, manganese plays critical role in bone formation, brain function, nutrient metabolism and many more. Capsules with beetroot powder is usually best as compare to extract.

8% of copper in beetroot helps in energy production process and better synthesis of specific neurotransmitter.