...the nutritional value of beetroot and full beetroot nutrition information...
Betacyanin is the name of the pigment which gives the beetroot its deep red colour. Betacyanin is a powerful antioxidant which fights against various cancers.
Betacyanin is a powerful cancer fighting agent which may particularly help prevent colon cancer.
Beetroots contain betaine which is a nutrient important for cardiovascular health. Betaine functions in conjunction with folic acid and vitamins B6 and B2 to reduce homocysteine build up in the blood - too much homocysteine build up can lead to heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.
Beetroot juice has been shown to lower blood pressure and thereby helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Beetroot is high in folate which supports red blood cell growth and helps to prevent anemia. Folate also helps to prevent homocysteine build up in the blood, allows nerves to function properly and helps prevent Alzheimers disease.
Beetroots is also high in potassium which helps the nerves and muscles to function properly. Potassium also maintains the bodies' acid balance and can help lower the risk of high blood pressure.
One cup of beetroot contains around 58 calories.
THE FULL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF BEETROOT:
Beets, raw
Refuse: 33% (Parings and part tops) Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris NDB No: 11080 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
Nutrient
Units
1.00 X 1 cup ------- 136g
Proximates
Water
g
119.11
Energy
kcal
58
Energy
kJ
245
Protein
g
2.19
Total lipid (fat)
g
0.23
Ash
g
1.47
Carbohydrate, by difference
g
13.00
Fiber, total dietary
g
3.8
Sugars, total
g
9.19
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
mg
22
Iron, Fe
mg
1.09
Magnesium, Mg
mg
31
Phosphorus, P
mg
54
Potassium, K
mg
442
Sodium, Na
mg
106
Zinc, Zn
mg
0.48
Copper, Cu
mg
0.102
Manganese, Mn
mg
0.447
Selenium, Se
mcg
1.0
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
mg
6.7
Thiamin
mg
0.042
Riboflavin
mg
0.054
Niacin
mg
0.454
Pantothenic acid
mg
0.211
Vitamin B-6
mg
0.091
Folate, total
mcg
148
Folic acid
mcg
0
Folate, food
mcg
148
Folate, DFE
mcg_DFE
148
Choline, total
mg
8.2
Betaine
mg
175.0
Vitamin B-12
mcg
0.00
Vitamin B-12, added
mcg
0.00
Vitamin A, RAE
mcg_RAE
3
Retinol
mcg
0
Carotene, beta
mcg
27
Carotene, alpha
mcg
0
Cryptoxanthin, beta
mcg
0
Vitamin A, IU
IU
45
Lycopene
mcg
0
Lutein + zeaxanthin
mcg
0
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
mg
0.05
Vitamin E, added
mg
0.00
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
mcg
0.0
Vitamin D
IU
0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
mcg
0.3
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated
g
0.037
4:0
g
0.000
6:0
g
0.000
8:0
g
0.000
10:0
g
0.000
12:0
g
0.000
14:0
g
0.000
16:0
g
0.035
18:0
g
0.001
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
g
0.044
16:1 undifferentiated
g
0.000
18:1 undifferentiated
g
0.044
20:1
g
0.000
22:1 undifferentiated
g
0.000
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
g
0.082
18:2 undifferentiated
g
0.075
18:3 undifferentiated
g
0.007
18:4
g
0.000
20:4 undifferentiated
g
0.000
20:5 n-3 (EPA)
g
0.000
22:5 n-3 (DPA)
g
0.000
22:6 n-3 (DHA)
g
0.000
Cholesterol
mg
0
Phytosterols
mg
34
Amino acids
Tryptophan
g
0.026
Threonine
g
0.064
Isoleucine
g
0.065
Leucine
g
0.092
Lysine
g
0.079
Methionine
g
0.024
Cystine
g
0.026
Phenylalanine
g
0.063
Tyrosine
g
0.052
Valine
g
0.076
Arginine
g
0.057
Histidine
g
0.029
Alanine
g
0.082
Aspartic acid
g
0.158
Glutamic acid
g
0.582
Glycine
g
0.042
Proline
g
0.057
Serine
g
0.080
Other
Alcohol, ethyl
g
0.0
Caffeine
mg
0
Theobromine
mg
0
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
Betacyanin is the name of the pigment which gives the beetroot its deep red colour. Betacyanin is a powerful antioxidant which fights against various cancers.
