Beetroot.
Beetroot — Nutrition & Culinary Profile
vegetableBeetroot is a vibrant, ruby-red root vegetable celebrated for its deep, earthy sweetness and striking color. Whether roasted to caramelize its natural sugars, pickled for a tangy crunch, or blended into a velvety borscht, it brings both visual drama and robust flavor to the plate.
✓ Gluten-free✓ Mediterranean✓ Paleo✓ Vegan✓ Vegetarian
Processing States
Nutrition per 100g
Calories
43
kcal
Protein
1.6
g
Fat
0.2
g
Carbs
9.6
g
Fiber
2.8
g
Sugar
6.8
g
Water
87.6
g
Minerals per 100g
Calcium16 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Magnesium23 mg
Phosphorus40 mg
Potassium325 mg
Sodium78 mg
Zinc0.3 mg
Vitamins per 100g
Vitamin A0 µg
Vitamin C4.9 mg
Vitamin D0 µg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K0.2 µg
Vitamin B10 mg
Vitamin B20 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)0.3 mg
Vitamin B60.1 mg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)0.1 µg
Vitamin B120 µg
Culinary Profile
Sweetness
7
Acidity
2
Bitterness
3
Umami
4
Aroma
6
TextureCrunchy when raw, tender and buttery when roasted or boiled
Food Properties
Glycemic Index61
Glycemic Load5
pH5.8
Water Activity1
Kitchen Measures
1 Cup
248.4 g1 cup to grams
1 Tablespoon
15.5 gtablespoon to grams
1 Teaspoon
5.2 gteaspoon to grams
Density1.1 g/ml
Used in Cooking
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