Previously, we highlighted the health benefits of the beetroot. In this post we will discuss nutritional value of beetroot.

Source of data is from USDoA (US Department of Agriculture).

Nutrition in beetroot has been categorised in two categories; Bioactive phytonutrients and regular nutrition.

Each 100gm of raw (wet) beetroot contains….

Regular Nutrition Value

1. proteins (1.68 g),
2. carbohydrates (9.96 g),
3. fat (0.18 g),
4. amino acids (1.216 g),
5. fatty acids (0.119 g),
6. phytosterols (0.025 g),
7. minerals (0.483 g),
   1. Calcium
   2. Potassium
   3. Sodium
   4. Iron
   5. Magnesium
   6. Phosphorus
   7. zinc
8. fibers (2 g)

Bioactive Phytonutrients

1. Betains
2. Betalains
   1. Betacynamins
      1. Betanin
      2. isobetnin
   2. Betaxanthins
3. Polyphenols
4. Phenolic
5. Saponins
6. Flavonoids
7. Vitamins
8. Nitrate